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play
56 ENTRIES FOUND:
plays; played; playing
plays; played; playing
Learner's definition of PLAY
1
: to do activities for fun or enjoyment玩耍 — often + with — see also play house at 1house
[no object]
- The children were playing in the yard.孩子们在院子里玩耍。
- Can Sara come out and play?萨拉可以出来玩吗？
- He played by himself in his room.他独自在自己的房间里玩。
- She's outside playing with her friends.她正在外面和朋友们一起玩耍。
- You already have lots of toys to play with.你已经有很多玩具可以玩了。
- a baby playing with his toes玩弄自己脚趾头的婴儿
[+ object]
◊ If children play teacher/school (etc.), they play by pretending to be adults.假扮成人玩耍
- She likes to play teacher/doctor with her sisters.她喜欢和她的姐妹们假扮老师/医生玩。
2
a : to participate in (a game or sport)参加（比赛或运动） — often + for
[+ object]
- Did you play any sports in high school?你在高中参加过什么体育活动吗？
- She plays soccer.她踢足球。
- Do you want to play (a game of) cards/poker?你想玩扑克牌吗？
- No one dares to play chess with/against him.没有人敢和他下国际象棋。
- It's not whether you win or lose (that's important), it's how you play the game.比赛输赢并不重要，重要的是你如何比赛。
- The children were playing hide-and-seek.孩子们在玩捉迷藏。
[no object]
- I have a chess set. Do you want to play?我有一副国际象棋。你想玩吗？
- It's your turn to play.轮到你上场比赛了。
- She hurt her wrist but decided to continue playing.她伤了手腕，但决定继续比赛。
- He played in every major tournament this year.他参加了今年每一场重要比赛。
- He's always dreamed of playing on a professional hockey team.他一直梦想着在职业冰球队打球。
- We never play for money.我们从不为金钱而赛。
- I'm on a basketball team at school, but I also play for fun with my friends.我在校篮球队打球，但我也和朋友们玩玩篮球。
◊ If you play for a particular team, you are a member of that team.为某队效力
- Babe Ruth played for the Yankees.贝比·鲁斯为扬基队效力。
- He used to play for Boston but got traded to New York.他曾效力于波士顿队，但后来转会去了纽约队。
b : to compete against (someone) in a game和…竞赛
[+ object]
- The Yankees are playing the Red Sox tonight at Yankee Stadium.扬基队今晚将在扬基体育场迎战红袜队。
- No one dares to play him at chess.没人敢和他在国际象棋上一争高下。
- When Tom and I are finished with this game, you can play the winner.汤姆和我比赛结束后，你可以和我们之中的胜者较量。
[no object]
- The Yankees and the Red Sox are playing at Yankee Stadium.扬基队和红袜队正在扬基体育场比赛。
- She has played against some of the best tennis players in the world.她和几位世界最优秀的网球选手较量过。
◊ If you play (someone) for (something), you play a game in which the winner will be able to take or keep something.为得到某物与某人较量
- “Is that the last can of soda?” “Yeah, I'll play you for it.”“那是最后一罐汽水吗？”“是的，我要和你一争高下得到它。”
c [+ object] : to have (a particular position on a sports team)（在球队中）打（某位置）
- He dreamed about playing quarterback in the National Football League.他梦想着在全国橄榄球联盟中打四分卫。
- She played center field in their last game.她在她们最后一场比赛中打中外野位置。
- He plays third base.他打三垒。
- What position does he play?他打哪个位置？
d [+ object] : to allow (someone) to play during a game especially in a particular position派（某人）上场
- Her coach didn't play her in yesterday's game.她的教练在昨天的比赛中没有派她上场。
- They decided to play him at first base.他们决定派他上场守一垒。
e [+ object] : to place (a playing card) on the table during your turn in a card game出（牌） — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see also play your cards close to the chest/vest at 1card, play your cards right at 1card
- I played the ace of hearts.我出了张红心A。
- lawyers who play the race card to defend their clients [=who say that their clients were treated unfairly because of their race]打种族牌为客户辩护的律师
f [+ object] : to move (a piece) during your turn in a chess game（国际象棋中的）走（子）
- He played his rook/bishop/queen for the win.他走了车/象/后赢棋。
g [+ object] : to hit, kick, throw, or catch (a ball, puck, etc.)击，踢，掷，接（球）
- You have to play the ball where it lies.你必须在停球处击球。
- He played a wedge shot to the green.他用劈起杆将球击向球穴区。
- He played a great shot to his opponent's forehand.他朝对手的正手位击出一计好球。
- The shortstop played the ball perfectly.游击手漂亮地接住了球。
3
[+ object]
a : to bet money on (something)下赌注
- I used to gamble a lot. Mostly, I played the races/horses/slots.我过去常赌博。多数时候，我是赌赛马/玩老虎机。
- She only plays the lottery when there's a large jackpot.她只在有大笔累积奖金的时候才玩乐透奖。
b : to invest money in (the stock market) in order to try to earn money炒股
- You can lose a lot of money playing the (stock) market.炒股可能会使你损失很多钱。
4
a : to perform music on (an instrument)演奏（乐器）
[+ object]
- She's been playing the violin since she was 10 years old.她从10岁就开始拉小提琴了。
- Where did you learn to play the piano?你在哪儿学的钢琴？
- He can play guitar and drums.他会弹吉他，也会打鼓。
[no object]
- He played while she sang.她唱歌，他伴奏。
- Would you play for us?你能否为我们演奏一曲？
- He plays in a band.他在一个乐队里演奏。
b [no object] of an instrument : to produce music（乐器）演奏
- I could hear a guitar playing in the distance.我可以听到远处的吉他弹奏声。
c [+ object] : to perform (a song, a piece of music, etc.) on an instrument演奏；弹奏
- Would you play something for us?你能否为我们演奏一曲？
- The band played their new hit song.乐队演奏了他们的新金曲。
- The conductor had us play the piece again from the beginning.乐队指挥让我们把曲子从头又演奏了一遍。
- The band played a waltz.乐队演奏了一曲华尔兹舞曲。
- She started her career playing country music.她的职业生涯是从演奏乡村音乐开始的。
d [+ object] : to perform music written by (a particular composer)演奏（某作曲家的作品）
- The orchestra will be playing Mozart tonight.管弦乐队今晚将演奏莫扎特的作品。
e : to perform music in (a particular place)（在某个地方）演奏
[+ object]
- It was her dream to play Carnegie Hall.在卡内基音乐厅演奏是她的梦想。
- She prefers playing small concert halls rather than big stadiums.相比大型体育场，她更喜欢在小型音乐厅演奏。
- The band has been playing bars and nightclubs.这支乐队一直在酒吧和夜总会演奏。
[no object]
- We mostly play in bars and nightclubs.我们大多数时候是在酒吧和夜总会演奏。
5
: to cause (a song, a piece of music, a movie, etc.) to be heard or seen播放
[+ object]
- You kids are playing your music too loud.你们这些孩子把音乐声开得太大了。
- The radio station plays mostly hip-hop and R&B.广播电台播放的大部分是说唱乐和节奏布鲁斯。
- Who decides which songs get played on the radio?谁来决定广播电台播放哪些歌曲？
- We're waiting for you to play the movie.我们在等着你放电影。
- I asked him to play the album/CD/DVD for me.我请他为我播放专辑/CD/DVD。
[no object]
- Our favorite song was playing on the radio.电台正在播放我们最喜欢的歌曲。
- Classical music played softly in the background.背景音乐播放的是柔和的古典音乐。
- The movie/DVD is already playing.电影/DVD已经在播放。
6
[no object] : to be shown or performed usually more than one time上演，上映（通常不止一次）
- The film is now playing [=is now being shown] in theaters across the country.这部影片正在全国各影院上映。
- What's playing at the theater/movies?剧院/影院正在演出/上映什么？
- The show has been playing to full/packed houses.这个演出一直场场爆满。
7
a [+ object] : to act the part of (a particular character) in a film, play, etc.扮演（某角色） — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — often used with part or role常与part或role连用 — see also role-play
- He played the lead role in Hamlet.他在《哈姆雷特》一剧中扮演主角。
- Her character is being played by a relatively unknown actress.她的角色由一个不太知名的女演员扮演。
- She's not a doctor, but she plays one on TV.她不是医生，但她在电视上扮演医生。
- My wife never disciplines the children. She gets to play the good guy while I have to play the bad guy. [=I have to discipline the children]我的妻子从来不管教孩子。当我不得不管教孩子时，她就当好人。
- I survived a terrible tragedy, but I don't want to play the victim. [=I don't want to act like a victim]我从一个可怕的灾难中死里逃生，但我不想让人看着像个受害者。
- Luck played an important part in their success. [=a lot of their success was because of luck]他们的成功大部分是由于运气。
- The essay discusses the role that television plays in modern society. [=the effect that television has on modern society]这篇论文探讨了电视在现代社会中的作用。
- He's been playing the part/role of the jealous husband. [=he has been acting like a jealous husband]他一直是个爱吃醋的丈夫。
- We all have a part/role to play in the future of this company. [=we all will be involved in an important way in the future of this company]我们大家对公司的未来都将起到重要的作用。
b [no object] : to pretend that you have a particular quality or are in a particular condition假装；装作…的模样
- Don't play [=act] all innocent with me!别跟我装天真！
- She tried to teach her dog to play dead. [=to lie on its back and pretend to be dead]她努力教她的狗装死。
- If anyone asks you about it, play dumb. [=act like you do not know anything about it]如果有人问起你那件事，你就装作什么也不知道。
8
: to act or behave in a particular way（以某方式）行事，做事 — see also play by ear at 1ear
[no object]
- It's a very competitive business, and not everyone plays fair. = Not everyone plays by the rules.这是个竞争十分激烈的行业，而且并不是每个人都遵守游戏规则。
- If you play smart [=if you make good decisions], you should be able to graduate in four years.如果你选课有方，四年后你就应该能毕业。
[+ object]
- She didn't want to seem too eager, so she decided to play it cool. [=to act calm]她不想显得太迫不及待，所以决定表现出冷静的样子。
- If you play it smart, you should be able to graduate in four years.如果你选课有方，四年后你就应该能毕业。
- I decided to play it safe [=to be careful and avoid risk or danger] and leave early so that I would be sure to arrive on time.我决定稳妥起见，早点儿出发，这样就能确保准时到达。
9
[no object] : to do or say things in a joking way开玩笑 — often + around
- Don't take it so seriously. He was just playing. [=kidding, joking]别太当真，他只是开个玩笑。
- I was just playing around. I didn't really mean it.我只是开个玩笑。我不是认真的。
- Stop playing around and talk to me seriously for a moment.别开玩笑了，跟我正经地说会儿话。
10
[+ object] : to do (something) to someone in order to amuse yourself or others捉弄 — usually + on
- He's known for playing pranks, so I wouldn't trust him if I were you.他以捉弄人出名，所以如果我是你，我不会相信他。
- Let's play a joke on her.咱们捉弄她一下吧。
- The students got in trouble for playing a trick on their teacher.学生们因为捉弄老师而惹上了麻烦。
- I can't believe what I'm seeing. My eyes must be playing tricks on me.我不敢相信我所看到的，我的眼睛一定是在和我开玩笑。
11
[+ object] informal : to use or control (someone or something) in a clever and unfair way耍弄；愚弄 — often + for
- I'm never going to let anyone play me again.我再也不会让任何人耍我了。
- She played you like a fool.她把你当傻子耍。
- She realized too late that she had been played for a fool.她事后才意识到自己被愚弄了。
- They had been playing the guy for a sucker all along.他们一直把那家伙当傻瓜耍。
12
[+ object] : to base a decision or action on (something)寄于
- Sometimes you just have to play your luck [=to take a chance] and hope that everything turns out okay.有时你只能靠碰运气，希望一切都顺利。
- The coach was playing the odds that his pitcher would get through the inning without giving up a run.教练希望他的投手能走运，不失一分地顺利完成这一局。
- Criminal investigators need to play [=to act on] their hunches.刑事侦查员需要运用直觉。
13
[no object] US : to be accepted or received in a particular way被接受；被认可 — often + with
- The script looked good on paper but didn't play well on Broadway.剧本看起来很好，但在百老汇上演的效果却不好。
- His idea did not play well with the committee. [=the committee did not like his idea]他的想法没有得到委员会的认可。
14
[no object] : to move in a lively and irregular way轻快地活动
- A knowing smile played on/about her lips.她的双唇露出一丝会心的微笑。
- We watched the moonlight playing on the water.我们观赏着月光在水面轻舞。
play along
[phrasal verb] : to agree to do or accept what other people want顺从；合作 — often + with
- They wanted me to cooperate with them, but I refused to play along. [=go along]他们要我与他们合作，但我拒绝接受。
- If I pretend to be sick, will you play along and tell everyone that I had to go to the doctor?如果我装病，你能否帮忙告诉大家我不得不去看医生？
- I refused to play along with them.我拒绝迎合他们。
- Will you play along with my plan?你愿意接受我的计划吗？
play around
[phrasal verb] also British play about 1
: to have sex with someone who is not your husband, wife, or regular partner（与某人）乱搞男女关系，有婚外情 — often + on — often + with
- He's not the kind of guy who plays around. [=fools around, messes around]他不是那种乱搞男女关系的人。
- She's been playing around on her husband.她一直背着丈夫跟别人厮混。
- She's been playing around with one of her coworkers.她一直和一个男同事有不正当关系。
2
: to deal with or treat something in a careless way糊弄；轻视 — often + with
- When it comes to protecting his family, he doesn't play around. [=fool around, mess around]在保护家人的问题上，他从不含糊。
- You can't play around with diabetes; it's a very serious disease.你不能轻视糖尿病，那是很严重的疾病。
3
: to use or do something in a way that is not very serious玩弄；玩乐 — often + on — often + with
- It's time to stop playing around [=fooling around] and get busy.别再瞎玩了，干点正事吧。
- I spent the evening playing around on the piano/computer/Internet.我整晚都在玩钢琴/玩电脑/网上瞎逛。
- I'm not really a painter; I just like to play around with paints.我不是个正经画家，我只是喜欢随便画画而已。
4
play around with (something) : to move or change (something) or to think about (something) in different ways often in order to find out what would work best摆弄；琢磨 — see also 1play 9 (above)
- I see you've been playing around with the living room furniture again.我看见你又一直在摆弄客厅家具。
- The supervisor played around with our work schedules this week.主管琢磨了一下，修改了我们这周的工作安排。
- We played around with the idea for a while but eventually realized that it just wouldn't work.我们揣摩了这个想法好一会儿，但最终意识到它就是行不通。
play at
[phrasal verb] 1
play at (something)
: to do (something) in a way that is not serious敷衍了事
- They were only playing at trying to fix the problem.他们仅仅是在敷衍着尝试解决问题。
2
chiefly British : to play by pretending to be (someone or something)假扮…玩 — often used in the phrase play at being (something)常用于短语play at being (something)
- (Brit) She liked to play at doctors and nurses as a child.她儿时喜欢假扮医生和护士玩。
- boys playing at being soldiers假扮士兵玩的男孩们
3
British — used to say in an annoyed way that you do not know the reason for someone's behavior以生气口吻表达对某人某种行为的困惑
- What is he playing at?他在玩什么花样？
- I have no idea what he was playing at.我不知道他在玩什么花样。
play back
[phrasal verb] play back (something) or play (something) back
: to cause (recorded sounds or pictures) to be heard or seen播放，回放（录音或录像） — see also playback
- The machine allows you to record and play back sounds.这台机器可以录音和回放。
- We finished recording our first take and played it back to hear how it sounded.我们完成了第一遍录音，并回放听听效果如何。
- He played the tape back to/for us.他回放录音磁带给我们听。
play ball
play down
[phrasal verb] play down (something) or play (something) down
: to make (something) seem smaller or less important贬低；降低…的重要性；淡化
- She played down [=downplayed] her role in the research.她对自己在这项研究中的作用轻描淡写。
- It was a significant mistake though our CEO tried to play it down.尽管我们的首席执行官努力对这个错误轻描淡写，但这个错误是很严重的。
play fast and loose
: to behave in a clever and dishonest way欺骗；玩弄 — usually + with
- He was accused of playing fast and loose with the truth. [=of being dishonest]他被指责耍手段隐瞒真相。
- reporters playing fast and loose with the facts歪曲事实的记者
play for laughs
or play (something) for laughs : to act in a funny way that makes people laugh逗乐
- She's fantastic in serious roles, but she also knows how to play for laughs.她扮演严肃角色棒极了，但她也知道如何搞笑。
- Most performers would have taken a serious tone during the scene, but he decided to play it for laughs.大多数表演者在这个场景中都会用严肃的口吻，但他决定搞笑一回。
play for time
: to try to make something happen later instead of sooner : to try to delay something故意拖延
- They're just playing for time, hoping that the situation will resolve itself.他们只是在拖延时间，希望情况会自行好转。
play games
play God
usually disapproving : to make decisions that have a very powerful and important effect on other people's lives充当上帝（指利用权力做出事关他人生死的决定）
- lawyers who play God with people's lives掌控他人生死的律师
play hard to get
: to pretend that you are not interested in having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone in order to make that person more attracted to you对（自己感兴趣的异性）欲擒故纵
- She's been playing hard to get, but I can tell that she likes me.她一直对我若即若离，但我看得出她喜欢我。
play into
[phrasal verb] play into (something)
: to help support (something, such as an idea)辅以支持
- This new evidence plays into their theory quite nicely.新的证据很好地支持了他们的理论。
- Her methods play into the stereotype that lawyers are dishonest.她的几种方法印证了律师都不诚实的成见。
play into someone's hands
or play into the hands of someone : to do something that you do not realize will hurt you and help someone else给人以可乘之机；做对对手有利的事
- You're only playing into their hands by making such ridiculous accusations.你做出这样荒唐的指控只会给他们以可乘之机。
play off
[phrasal verb] 1
chiefly British : to participate in a game that decides a winner from people or teams that had the same results in an earlier game : to play in a play-off加赛以决胜负 — see also play-off
- The two teams played off for third place.两只队加赛争夺第三名。
2
play off (someone or something) US : to react to (someone or something) in a pleasing way : to combine with (someone or something) in a way that makes each part better很好地配合
- In this scene, the two actors play off each other extremely well.这场戏中，两位演员的对手戏配合得非常好。
- The sweetness of the wine plays off the sharp flavor of the cheese.葡萄酒的甘甜和奶酪浓郁的芳香简直是天作之合。
3
play (someone or something) off against (someone or something) : to cause two people or groups to fight or compete with each other in a way that helps you挑拨离间（以坐收渔利）
- They have been playing him off against his old enemies. [=causing him to fight with his old enemies]他们一直在挑拨他和他的宿敌们斗争。
- He played one side off against the other.他离间双方。
play on
[phrasal verb] also play upon play on/upon (something)
: to make people do what you want by using (their emotions, fears, concerns, etc.) in an unfair way利用（他人的感情、恐惧、担忧等）
- The company plays on [=takes advantage of] the concerns of parents in order to sell their products.公司利用父母们的担忧来销售产品。
- Politicians often win votes by playing on [=exploiting] people's emotions.政治家们常常利用人们的感情来赢得选票。
play out
[phrasal verb] 1
a : to happen or occur in usually a gradual way（通常逐渐地）发生，出现
- Let's wait and see how things play out. [=take place, develop]事情如何进展，让我们拭目以待。
- The consequences of the error will play out for several years to come.错误导致的后果将在未来几年慢慢呈现出来。
- Their personal tragedy was being played out in public.他们的个人悲剧正逐渐显现在公众眼前。
b play out (something) or play (something) out : to make (something) happen使发生
- She got to play out [=realize] her fantasy of being on TV.她终于实现了上电视的愿望。
- We watch professional athletes play out [=act out, live out] our dreams on the field.我们观看职业运动员在赛场上实现我们的梦想。
- This scene plays itself out [=happens] daily in every large city in this country.这种场景每天都在这个国家的每个大城市上演。
2
play out (something) or play (something) out : to finish (something)完成 — see also played-out
- Her coach let her play out the rest of the season but said she wouldn't be allowed on the team next year.她的教练让她赛完这个赛季，但表示她明年不能留在这支队了。
- We'll stop the game after we play out this hand.我们打完这一手牌就不玩了。
- playing out dangerous experiments完成危险的试验
- That style of music had played itself out [=stopped being current or popular] and the record companies wanted something new.那种曲风已经不再流行了，唱片公司想要新潮的。
play the field
: to have romantic or sexual relationships with more than one person at a time : to date more than one person乱搞男女关系；滥交
- He wanted to play the field a bit before he got married and settled down.他想放纵一把再结婚安心过日子。
play the fool
play to
[phrasal verb] 1
play to (someone or something) : to behave or perform in a particular way for (someone or something) in order to get approval or attention取悦；迎合
- He didn't mean what he was saying. He was just playing to the crowd.他言不由衷，只是在哗众取宠。
- He loves publicity and plays to the cameras every chance he gets.他喜爱抛头露面，只要有机会，就抢镜头。
2
play to (something) : to make use of (something)利用
- a film that plays to stereotypes of housewives以家庭主妇为原型的电影
- In his latest album, he once again plays to his strengths as a classical musician.在他最新的唱片中，他再次发挥了自己作为古典音乐家的优势。
play to the gallery
play up
[phrasal verb] 1
play up (something) or play (something) up
a : to talk about or treat (something) in a way that gives it special importance : to emphasize or stress (something)强调重要性；强化
- During the interview, try to play down your weaknesses and play up your strengths.在面试时，尽量淡化你的弱项，突出你的强项。
b : to make (something) seem bigger or more important彰显；夸大
- It was only a small achievement though our CEO tried to play it up.它只是一个很小的成就，尽管我们的首席执行官努力将其夸大。
2
play up or play (someone) up British : to cause problems or pain制造麻烦；制造痛苦
- The children have been playing up [=misbehaving, acting up] again.孩子们又在捣蛋了。
- The camera started playing up [=acting up] after I dropped it.我把相机弄掉在地上后，它就开始出毛病了。
- Whenever it rains, my arthritis starts playing up. [=acting up]只要一下雨，我的关节炎就开始发作。
- My back has been playing me up again.我的背痛又不断折磨我了。
play with
[phrasal verb] 1
play with (something)
: to move or handle (something) with your hands or fingers often without thinking抚弄；拨弄
- She played with her hair while she talked on the phone.她一边打电话一边拨弄自己的头发。
- Stop playing with your food and eat.别再摆弄你的食物了，快吃。
2
: to handle, change, or deal with (something) in a careless way随意地处理；摆弄；玩弄
- I played [=fiddled, messed] with the radio for a while but couldn't get it to work.我摆弄了一会儿收音机，可还是没法让它播放。
- It's important to teach your children not to play with guns/fire/matches.要教育你的孩子不要玩枪/玩火/玩火柴，这很重要。
- Don't play with [=play around with] my heart/emotions.不要玩弄我的真心/感情。
- You have to take this seriously. You're playing with people's lives!你必须认真对待这件事。你正在拿人们的性命当儿戏！
- They're playing with other people's money.他们拿别人的钱当儿戏。
3
: to think about (something) briefly and not very seriously漫不经心地考虑
- Management has been playing with [=toying with] the idea of moving to a different building.管理层对考虑迁往另一栋楼这事一直不太上心。
- I played with the idea of moving to Chicago but ended up staying in New York.我曾有过移居芝加哥的一丝念头，但最终还是留在了纽约。
play with fire
: to do something that is risky or dangerous玩火；做危险的事
- People who use drugs are playing with fire.吸毒的人是在玩火。
play with words/language
: to use words that sound similar or that have several different meanings especially in a clever or funny way玩文字游戏
- a writer who enjoys playing with words喜欢玩文字游戏的作家
play with yourself
2 play /ˈpleɪ/ noun
plural plays
2 play
/ˈpleɪ/
noun
plural plays
Learner's definition of PLAY
1
[count] : a piece of writing that tells a story through the actions and words of characters and that is performed on a stage剧本；戏剧 — see also mystery play, passion play, screenplay
- The play is based on a real-life event.这个剧本是以真实的事件为基础的。
- He wrote, directed, and starred in the play.他自编、自导、自演这部戏剧。
- plays by Shakespeare莎士比亚的戏剧
- His fifth grade class is putting on a play about the first Thanksgiving.他五年级的那个班正准备演关于第一个感恩节的戏剧。
- I've gone to all of my daughter's school plays.我女儿所有的校园戏剧演出我都看过。
- She's currently adapting a stage play [=a play that is written to be performed on a stage] for the big screen.她目前正把一个舞台剧本改编成电影。
2
[noncount] : activities that are done especially by children for fun or enjoyment游戏；玩乐 — see also child's play
- The book discusses the role of play in a child's development.这本书探讨了游戏在儿童成长中的作用。
- imaginative play富有想象力的游戏
- As the saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”俗话说：“只工作不玩耍，聪明孩子也变傻。”
- a safe play area安全游戏区
- the sounds of children at play [=the sounds of children playing]孩子们嬉戏的声音
3
a [noncount] : the action that happens during a game比赛
- Please, no talking during play.请不要在比赛期间讲话。
- Rain held up play for an hour.因为下雨，比赛暂停了一个小时。
- The chess match finally ended after three hours of play.经过三个小时的较量，这场国际象棋比赛终于结束了。
- The two golfers were tied at the start of play yesterday.昨天比赛一开始两位高尔夫球选手打成平手。
- We were surprised with/by the other team's level/quality of play.对方团队的竞技水平令我们倍感惊讶。
b : the time when a person playing a game is supposed to do something（比赛中进行某个动作的）时刻
[count]
- It's your play. [=(more commonly) turn]轮到你了。
[noncount]
- Roll the dice to determine the order of play. [=to decide who plays first, second, etc.]掷色子来决定比赛顺序。
4
[count] US : a particular action or set of actions that happens during a game（比赛中的）动作，战术: such as
a American football : a planned attempt to move the ball forward or to stop an opponent from moving the ball forward进攻战术；防守战术
- The quarterback called out the play to his teammates.四分卫向队友下达战术。
- He ran 50 yards on that last play.在最后的进攻中他跑了50码。
- running/passing plays跑阵/传球进攻
- a defensive/offensive play防守/进攻动作
b baseball : an action that is done to try to get a player out（将对于杀出局的）动作 — often used with make常与make连用 — see also double play, triple play
- He was called safe on a close play at first base.他在一垒差点被杀出局，但还是安全上垒。
- The shortstop made a great play to end the inning.游击手以一记漂亮的触杀结束了这局比赛。
- She had a chance to catch the ball, but she failed to make the play.她本有机会接住球使对方出局，但未能接住。
c : the act of moving a piece in a game like chess or checkers（国际象棋或跳棋等棋类项目中的）走子
- the first/opening play [=move] of the game开局走子
5
[noncount] : the state of being active or having an effect作用；影响
- the play of market forces市场调节作用
- She promotes the free play of ideas in her classroom.她在课堂上倡导思想的自由发挥。
- Several issues are at play [=are involved] in determining the price of gasoline.好几个因素影响着汽油价格。
- The students' creativity was brought/called/put into play on this last assignment. [=the students had to use their creativity]在最后这次作业中，学生们的创造力得到了发挥。
- Two important factors come into play. [=are involved]两个重要的因素起了作用。
6
[noncount]
a : time when a musical recording is played by a radio station : airplay（某一首歌曲在电台的）播放次数，播放时长
- The song has been getting heavy radio play. [=radio stations have been playing the song frequently]这首歌频繁在电台播放。
b US : attention in newspapers, on television, etc.（报纸或电视的）关注
- The story has so far received little play in the press. [=has not gotten much attention in the press]到目前为止，这个故事很少受到新闻界的关注。
7
[count] : a humorous or clever way of using a word or phrase so that more than one meaning is suggested（对文字的）巧用，妙用 — + on — see also wordplay
- The title of the article makes a play on the prime minister's last name.这篇文章的题目巧妙地使用了首相的姓。
- a play on the word's original meaning对词的本义的巧妙利用
- a clever play on words [=pun]巧用双关语
8
[noncount]
a : a function of a machine that causes recorded sounds or pictures to be heard or seen播放（功能）
- Press “Play” to start the movie.按“播放”开始放映电影。
b : time when a machine is being used to hear or see recorded sounds or pictures（音频或图像的）播放次数，播放时长
- The CD player's batteries only provided three to four hours of play.*CD播放器的电池只够播放三四个小时。
9
[singular] : the irregular or lively movement of something闪动；跳动；波动
- Look at the dazzling play of colors in this diamond.瞧这钻石缤纷闪耀的色彩。
- a play of shadow and light光影变幻
10
[noncount] : loose and free movement of something (such as part of a machine)松动
- There's too much play in the car's steering wheel.车的方向盘太松了。
in/into play
of a ball : in or into the area where players must stay in sports（球）在界内，非死球
- She tried to keep the ball in play, but it bounced out of bounds.她努力控球，可是球还是弹出界了。
- He put the ball back into play.他把球放回了界内。
make a play for
: to try to get (someone or something)想尽办法获得（某人或某事物）
- He made a play for her. [=he tried to start a romantic or sexual relationship with her]他挖空心思想要得到她。
- She made a play for the job, but she didn't get it.她为得到那份工作挖空了心思，可是失败了。
out of play
of a ball : outside the area where players must stay in sports（球）出界，成死球
- The ball is out of play [=dead] if it crosses these lines.球越过这些线就算死球。
— see also fair play, foul play, power play
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