to play along
[phrase form: play]
01
付き合う, 同意しているふりをする
to pretend to support or agree with someone or something to keep things peaceful or for one's own gain
Intransitive
例
I was n't sure what they were plotting, but I thought it best to play along until I knew more.
彼らが何を企んでいるのかわからなかったが、もっと知るまで付き合っておくのが一番だと思った。
02
付き合う, 騙す
to trick someone or something over a specific period of time to achieve a particular outcome or advantage
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to play along sb
Informal例
She realized her friend was playing her along, pretending to be interested in her ideas while secretly pursuing her own agenda.
彼女は友達が自分のアイデアに興味があるふりをしながら、密かに自分の目的を追求していることに気づいた。
03
付き合って遊ぶ, ゲームに参加する
to willingly participate in a game, real or pretend, to make the moment more enjoyable
Intransitive: to play along | to play along with sth
例
When the kids proposed their imaginary tea party, the parents happily played along.
子供たちが想像上のティーパーティーを提案したとき、親は喜んで付き合った。
04
伴奏する, 一緒に演奏する
to perform a musical accompaniment to another instrument or voice
Intransitive
例
As she sang her solo, the pianist played along beautifully.
彼女がソロを歌っている間、ピアニストは美しく伴奏した。
