to play on
Pronunciation
/plˈeɪ ˈɑːn/
British pronunciation
/plˈeɪ ˈɒn/

英語での「play on」の定義と意味

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
to play on definition and meaning
example
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
The film played on our emotions, using touching flashbacks and heartwarming moments.
その映画は、感動的なフラッシュバックと心温まる瞬間を使って、私たちの感情に働きかけました
02

プレーを続ける, 遊び続ける

to continue playing, especially in sports, games, or performances
Intransitive
example
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。
Despite twisting his ankle, the determined athlete decided to play on for the rest of the match.
足首を捻挫したにもかかわらず、その意志の強いアスリートは試合の残り時間プレーを続けることに決めた。
03

続く, 持続する

to continue over time
Intransitive
example
Even though he tried to distract himself, the guilt of what he had done played on.
彼は気を紛らわせようとしたが、自分のしたことへの罪悪感が続いた
She thought she 'd forgotten that embarrassing moment, but it played on in her memory for years.
彼女はその恥ずかしい瞬間を忘れたと思っていたが、それは何年も彼女の記憶の中で続いた
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