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to play up
[phrase form: play]
01
부각시키다, 강조하다
to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it
Transitive: to play up sth
02
과장하다, 호의에 맞추다
to act in an insincere way, to gain favor or approval from someone else
Intransitive
03
불거프다, 고장이 나다
(of machines or equipment) to not work properly
Intransitive
04
불편을 주다, 말썽을 일으키다
to cause discomfort or trouble
Intransitive
05
에너지를 가지고 연주하다, 전력으로 플레이하다
to perform with enhanced energy or determination
Intransitive
play up
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예
The media often plays up minor incidents, causing unnecessary panic.
She decided to play up her strengths during the interview.
To make the story more engaging, the author played up the main character's internal conflict.
He plays up his connections to make himself seem more influential.
My car's engine plays up whenever the weather gets too cold.
