to play on
[phrase form: play]
01
につけ込む, を利用する
to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses
Transitive: to play on someone's feelings or weaknesses
例
The politician played on the fears of the public to garner support for his policies.
その政治家は、自分の政策への支持を得るために、国民の恐怖心を利用した。
02
プレーを続ける, 遊び続ける
to continue playing, especially in sports, games, or performances
Intransitive
例
Even after the power outage in the stadium, the players decided to play on.
スタジアムの停電後も、選手たちはプレーを続けることを決めた。
03
続く, 持続する
to continue over time
Intransitive
例
Though she 'd moved to a new city, the culture and traditions of her hometown played on in her daily life.
彼女は新しい街に引っ越したが、故郷の文化と伝統は彼女の日常生活で続いていた。
