英语词汇“play”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	play
释义	play —play /pleɪ/ Ⅰ noun (GAME) 1 F0 [U] the activity of taking part in a sport or a game: » Rain stopped play during the final of the National Tennis Championship.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Competing in sport , ↑Competing and contending (non-sporting) 2 F0 [C] _US a plan or a small set of actions in sport: » The new pitcher made a great play on that throw to first base.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sports and games generally in/out of play 3 F0 describes a ball that is/is not in a position where it can be hit, kicked,: » The ball had gone out of play.» She managed to keep the ball in play.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General terms used in ball sportsWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully • • • Extra Examples:» By the end of the day's play Davies had a lead of three points.» There was some truly magnificent play in the third set of the match.» Play will resume here at Wimbledon at 2 p.m. tomorrow.» Could it be that the champion is allowing his personal problems to affect his play?» We've seen some very untidy play from both teams since half-time. Ⅱ noun (MOVEMENT) 1 F0 [U] movement: » the play of moonlight across the water» the play of emotion across/on his faceThesaurus⁺: ↑General words for movement 2 F0 [U] the fact that a rope or a structure is free to move, especially a small distance: » Aircraft wings are designed to have a certain amount of play in them.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Flexible, loose and yieldingWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully Ⅲ noun [C] (ACTING) ► A2 a piece of writing that is intended to be acted in a theatre or on radio or television: » a radio play» "Did you see the play (= the performance of the play) on Thursday?" "No, I went on Wednesday night."Thesaurus⁺: ↑Drama and playsWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully • • • Extra Examples:» He's got a small part in the school play.» In Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', Duke Orsino falls in love with the disguised Viola.» During certain scenes of the play there isn't any script and the actors just improvise.» The play will be performed first in London, and will then tour the rest of the country.» His latest play has delighted theatre audiences and theatre critics alike. Ⅳ noun [U] (ENJOYMENT) ► B2 activity that is not serious but done for enjoyment, especially when children enjoy themselves with toys and games: » The kids don't get much time for play in the evenings.» We watched the children at play in the park.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General words for funWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully Ⅴ verb (ACT) ↑Verb Endings for play 1 B1 [I or T] to perform an entertainment or a particular character in a play, film, or other entertainment: » In the film version, Branagh played the hero.» Scottish Opera played to full houses every night.» I didn't realize that 'Macbeth' was playing (= being performed) at the Guildhall.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Acting, rehearsing and performing 2 F0 [T] to behave or pretend in a particular way, especially in order to produce a particular effect or result: » to play dead/dumb» Would you mind playing host (= entertaining the guests)?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Behaving, interacting and behaviour play a joke/trick 3 B2 to deceive someone to make them laugh or in order to get an advantage over them: » She loves playing practical jokes on her friends.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Cheating and tricking , ↑Plotting and trapping play a part 4 B2 to help to achieve something: » My thanks to everyone who has played a part in saving the hospital.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Helping and co-operatingWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully • • • Extra Examples:» Vargas plays the part of treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country.» In the movie, he plays a concerned and sensitive father trying to bring up two teenage children on his own.» She plays the part of the sexy blonde waitress.» In British pantomimes a man dresses up as the Dame and a woman plays the part of the young hero.» Not so long ago Viviana was a little-known actress playing in a provincial theatre. Ⅵ verb (GAME) ↑Verb Endings for play 1 A1 [I or T] to take part in a game or other organized activity: » Do you want to play cards/football (with us)?» Irene won't be able to play in the match on Saturday.» Which team do you play for?» Luke plays centre-forward (= plays in that position within the team).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sports and games generally 2 B1 [T] to compete against a person or team in a game: » Who are Aston Villa playing next week?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Competing in sport , ↑Competing and contending (non-sporting) 3 F0 [T] to hit or kick a ball in a game: » He played the ball back to the goalkeeper.» A good snooker player takes time deciding which shot to play.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General terms used in ball sports 4 F0 [T] to choose a card, in a card game, from the ones you are holding and put it down on the table: » She played the ace of spades.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Actions involved in playing cardsWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully • • • Extra Examples:» The children had an argument about what game to play.» I usually play football with some of my mates from the office on Saturdays.» We need a minimum of ten people to play this game.» She was picked to play for the team.» Susan is playing golf every day to try to improve her game. Ⅶ verb (MOVE) ↑Verb Endings for play 1 F0 [I or T] to direct or be directed over or onto something: » Firefighters played their hoses onto the base of the fire.» A fountain was playing (= sending out water) in the courtyard outside.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General words for movement 2 F0 [I + adv/prep] (of something you see, such as light) to move quickly or be seen for a short time: » A smile played across/over/on his lips.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General words for movementWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully Ⅷ verb (PRODUCE SOUNDS/PICTURES) ↑Verb Endings for play 1 A2 [I or T] to perform music on an instrument or instruments: » He learned to play the clarinet at the age of ten.» [+ two objects] Play us a song!/Play a song for us!» On Radio London they play African and South American music as well as rock and pop.» They could hear a jazz band playing in the distance.» Play up a bit (= play louder) - I can hardly hear you!Thesaurus⁺: ↑Playing music , ↑Singing in generalThesaurus⁺: ↑Recording sounds and images 2 A2 [I or T] to (cause a machine to) produce sound or a picture: » Play the last few minutes of the video again.→ _{SEE ALSO} PLAYBACK(Cf. ↑playback)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Using and misusingWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully • • • Extra Examples:» Jean plays the guitar and her brother is on percussion.» Suddenly, cymbals crashed and the orchestra began playing.» I'm playing in a concert at the church hall next weekend.» I've asked them not to play their music so loudly, but they're not being very cooperative.» The family all play instruments - they're all very musical. Ⅸ verb [I] (ENJOY) ↑Verb Endings for play ► A1 When you play, especially as a child, you spend time doing an enjoyable and/or entertaining activity: » The children spent the afternoon playing in the garden.» My daughter used to play with the kids next door.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Children's gamesWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully • • • Extra Examples:» Children were playing on the village green.» I'm not playing with him, he's not nice to me!» Erik needed a good wash after playing in the garden all day.» I asked Sophie if she wanted to come round and play with Isabel.» It's nice to hear children playing in the street. Ⅹ verb [T] (RISK MONEY) ↑Verb Endings for play ► F0 to risk money, especially on the results of races or business deals, hoping to win more money: » He plays the horses/the stock market.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Gambling and bookmaking , ↑Taking risksWord Builder:–Nouns: play, interplay, replay, player, playfulness–Adjectives: playful–Verbs: play, outplay, replay–Adverbs: playfully
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