Искать
to play at
[phrase form: play]
01
играть в, притворяться
to do something in an unserious manner and without dedication
Transitive: to play at sth
Примеры
She's playing at writing her book, starting and stopping sporadically without a clear plan.
Она играет в написание своей книги, начиная и останавливаясь спорадически без четкого плана.
02
играть в, что за игра
to express confusion or annoyance about someone's actions, often implying that their motives or intentions are unclear or not genuine
Transitive: to play at sth
Примеры
I do n't know what she 's playing at by flirting with him one minute and ignoring him the next.
Я не знаю, во что она играет, флиртуя с ним одну минуту и игнорируя его следующую.
03
играть в, притворяться
to pretend to be a different person or take on a different character role while playing a game
Transitive: to play at doing sth
Примеры
They used to play at being superheroes in the backyard, creating their own imaginative adventures.
Они обычно играли в супергероев на заднем дворе, создавая свои собственные воображаемые приключения.
