play up
play
pleɪ
plei
up
ʌp
ap
British pronunciation
/plˈeɪ ˈʌp/

英語での「play up」の定義と意味

to play up
[phrase form: play]
01

強調する, 目立たせる

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it
Transitive: to play up sth
to play up definition and meaning
example
She decided to play up her strengths during the interview.
彼女は面接で自分の強みを強調することに決めた。
02

取り繕う, 大げさに振る舞う

to act in an insincere way, to gain favor or approval from someone else
Intransitive
example
He always plays up to the boss whenever there's a promotion on the line.
昇進がかかっているときはいつも、彼は上司に媚びを売る
03

調子が悪い, うまく動かない

(of machines or equipment) to not work properly
Intransitive
example
I need to replace this blender; it 's been playing up recently.
このブレンダーを交換する必要があります。最近調子が悪いです。
04

不快感を与える, 問題を引き起こす

to cause discomfort or trouble
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Intransitive
example
Whenever she runs for extended periods, her knee plays up and causes her pain.
彼女が長時間走るたびに、彼女の膝は調子を崩し、痛みを引き起こします。
05

全力を尽くす, エネルギッシュにプレーする

to perform with enhanced energy or determination
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Intransitive
example
As the competition neared its end, he played up, trying to catch up to the leading competitors.
競技が終わりに近づくにつれ、彼は全力を尽くし、トップの競技者に追いつこうとした。
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