to play the fool: (originally) to behave in a manner typical of a fool (see sense A. 2a) or jester; to act or speak in a mocking way; to jest…
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| 释义 | society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > drama > acting > act [verb (intransitive)] > types of part (5) to play the foolc1426 to play the fool: (originally) to behave in a manner typical of a fool (see sense A. 2a) or jester; to act or speak in a mocking way; to jest… to walk on1863 intransitive. Of a theatrical performer: to go on stage with few if any lines to say. Cf. walk-on, n. 1. supe1888 intransitive. To act as a supernumerary in a theatre, shop, etc. Cf. super, v.2 super1895 intransitive. To perform as a ‘super’ (super, n.4 1) in the theatre, a film, or (now more usually) an opera or ballet. miscast1927 transitive. Originally Theatre. To cast (an actor, play, etc.) unsuitably. Usually in passive. Also in extended use. |
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