to play
01
玩, 玩耍
to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children
Intransitive
例子
A group of children were playing on the playground.
一群孩子正在操场上玩耍。
Kids were playing with water balloons in the garden.
孩子们在花园里用水球玩耍。
1.1
玩, 娱乐
to take part in a game or activity for fun
Transitive: to play a game
例子
A group of kids were playing tag in the park.
一群孩子在公园里玩捉人游戏。
Children were playing hopscotch on the sidewalk.
孩子们在人行道上玩跳房子游戏。
1.2
玩, 扮演
to assume a role or character during a game or playful activity
Transitive: to play a role
例子
John and his sister enjoyed playing " doctor, " with John pretending to be the patient while his sister acted as the caring physician.
约翰和他的妹妹喜欢扮演“医生”，约翰假装是病人，而他妹妹则扮演关怀的医生。
The children decided to play superheroes.
孩子们决定扮演超级英雄。
02
玩
to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team
Intransitive: to play against sb | to play with sb
例子
Brazil is playing against Argentina in the upcoming match.
巴西在即将到来的比赛中与阿根廷比赛。
Has she played against you in a game of tennis yet?
她和你打过网球比赛了吗？
2.1
玩
(in card games) to place a card face-up on the table, revealing its value
Transitive: to play a card
例子
As the round progressed, players began to strategize and carefully choose which cards to play.
随着回合的进行，玩家们开始制定策略，并仔细选择要出的牌。
He hesitated before playing the Queen of Hearts, knowing it could potentially backfire.
他在打出红心皇后之前犹豫了，知道这可能会适得其反。
2.2
玩, 击打
to strike a ball with a part of one's body or an object
Transitive: to play a ball
例子
He played a overhead smash.
他打了一个头顶扣杀。
He played a well-executed lob shot.
他打了一个执行得很好的高球。
2.3
让...上场, 安排
to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match
Transitive: to play sb | to play sb as a role and position | to play sb in a role and position
例子
I think we should play John as the goalkeeper.
我认为我们应该让约翰担任守门员。
The captain played Emily as the quarterback.
队长让埃米莉担任四分卫。
2.4
玩
(in the game of chess) to move a piece
Transitive: to play a chess piece
例子
He played his bishop to b6.
他把他的主教走到了b6。
She played her rook to g5.
她把她的车走到了g5。
2.5
扮演, 担任
to assume a particular position or role in a sports team
Intransitive: to play as a role | to play in a position
例子
He plays as a goalkeeper in the hockey team.
他在曲棍球队中担任守门员。
She plays as a pitcher in softball.
她在垒球中扮演投手的角色。
03
演奏, 表演
to perform music on a musical instrument
Intransitive: to play | to play on an instrument
Transitive: to play a musical piece on an instrument
例子
He played Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on the violin.
他用小提琴演奏了贝多芬的第五交响曲。
In the café, a jazz trio was playing.
在咖啡馆里，一个爵士三重奏正在演奏。
3.1
演奏, 精通演奏
to have the ability to play a musical instrument well
Transitive: to play a musical instrument
例子
Have you ever wished you knew how to play the piano?
你有没有想过你知道如何弹钢琴？
He taught himself to play the harmonica.
他自学了演奏口琴。
3.2
伴奏, 演奏
to provide musical accompaniment for someone's movement in a specified direction
Transitive: to play sb somewhere
例子
The marching band played them out of the stadium with a triumphant tune.
行进乐队用一首胜利的曲调演奏他们离开体育场。
The pianist played her off the stage after her final bow.
钢琴家在最后鞠躬后将她演奏下了舞台。
04
扮演
to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.
Transitive: to play a character
例子
He played a villain in the action movie.
他在动作片中扮演了一个反派角色。
She had always desired to play Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
她一直渴望在莎士比亚的《麦克白》中扮演麦克白夫人。
4.1
扮演, 假装
to behave as if one is someone else with a different personality or characteristics
Transitive: to play sb
例子
He tends to play the victim in every situation, making others feel guilty and responsible for his misfortunes.
他倾向于在每种情况下扮演受害者，让别人为他的不幸感到内疚和负责。
He tried to play the innocent at the meeting, claiming he had no idea about the project's failure, but we all knew he was in charge
他试图在会议上装无辜，声称他对项目的失败一无所知，但我们都知道他是负责人。
05
播放, 演奏
to activate a device, such as a disc or music player, to produce audio or display recorded images
Transitive: to play an audio or recorded images
例子
I played white noise through my headphones to drown out the chatter in the busy café.
我通过耳机播放白噪音来淹没繁忙咖啡馆里的 chatter。
She played the DVD and enjoyed watching her favorite movie on the television.
她播放了DVD，并享受在电视上观看她最喜欢的电影。
5.1
播放, 演奏
(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds
Transitive: to play recorded images or sounds
例子
In the distance, a piano was playing a soft melody
在远处，一架钢琴正在演奏一首柔和的旋律。
The jukebox played a selection of classic hits, creating a nostalgic atmosphere in the diner.
点唱机播放了一系列经典热门歌曲，在餐厅里营造了一种怀旧的氛围。
06
演奏, 表演
(of a band, theater company, etc.) to perform at a particular place
Transitive: to play a show somewhere
例子
The band played an energetic set at the local pub.
乐队在当地酒吧演奏了一套充满活力的曲目。
The choir played a heartfelt rendition of the national anthem at the stadium.
合唱团在体育场演奏了一曲真挚的国歌。
6.1
表演
(of plays or shows) to be performed and presented before an audience
Intransitive
例子
The Broadway musical was playing to full houses every night.
百老汇音乐剧每晚都在满座的观众面前上演。
The classic opera was playing at the opera house, attracting opera enthusiasts from all around.
经典歌剧在歌剧院上演，吸引了来自各地的歌剧爱好者。
07
玩, 嬉戏
to appear or move quickly and lightly, particularly in a way that often changes shape or direction
Intransitive
例子
A mysterious smile played on her lips, revealing nothing.
她的嘴唇上浮现出一丝神秘的微笑，什么也没透露。
A subtle smirk played on his face as he revealed his secret.
当他透露他的秘密时，脸上浮现出一丝微妙的笑意。
08
配合, 合作
to be willing to cooperate with others, particularly to complete a particular task or goal
Intransitive
例子
She asked for assistance, but her friends would n't play along.
她请求帮助，但她的朋友们不愿意配合。
The artist wanted a collaboration, but the record label would n't play .
艺术家想要合作，但唱片公司不愿意配合。
09
玩, 摆弄
to manipulate or handle something in a playful, often aimless or idle, manner
Intransitive: to play with sth
例子
He found himself playing with the zipper on his jacket, pulling it up and down repeatedly.
他发现自己正在摆弄夹克的拉链，反复地上下拉动。
He played with his hair, twirling it absentmindedly while lost in thought.
他玩弄着自己的头发，心不在焉地卷着，陷入了沉思。
10
玩, 影响
to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome
Transitive: to play a part
例子
Every citizen has a role to play in building a strong and cohesive community.
每个公民在建设一个强大且有凝聚力的社区中都有一份作用。
Her positive attitude played a key role in motivating the team to achieve their goals.
她的积极态度在激励团队实现目标方面发挥了关键作用。
11
玩, 操纵
to approach or engage in something in a lighthearted or unserious manner, often with an element of manipulation
例子
He liked to play with his colleagues' emotions during the meeting.
他喜欢在会议期间玩弄同事的情绪。
She played with his feelings, leading him to believe she was interested.
她玩弄了他的感情，让他以为她对他有兴趣。
12
使疲劳, 耗尽体力
to let a fish tire itself out by pulling against the line before bringing it in
Transitive: to play a fish
例子
As the fish thrashed and pulled, he played it skillfully, waiting for the right moment to start reeling it in.
当鱼挣扎和拉扯时，他巧妙地玩弄它，等待合适的时机开始收线。
He played the fish before reeling it in.
他在收线之前遛了鱼。
13
玩, 赌
to wager or stake money in a game of chance
Transitive: to play an amount of money
例子
He decided to play $ 20 on the roulette table.
他决定在轮盘赌桌上赌20美元。
He decided to play $ 50 on the poker game with his friends.
他决定和朋友玩扑克游戏下注50美元。
14
玩, 赌
to make wagers on the outcome of events or races
Transitive: to play events or races
例子
She likes to play the races and bets on her favorite horses.
她喜欢玩赛马并赌她最喜欢的马。
He decided to play the blackjack table and see if luck was on his side.
他决定在二十一点桌上玩，看看运气是否站在他这边。
15
喷涌, 玩
(of a fountain or other source of water) to send out a steady flow of water
Intransitive
Transitive: to play sth
例子
The fountain in the park played a graceful stream of water.
公园里的喷泉演奏出一道优雅的水流。
The garden fountain was playing.
花园的喷泉在玩耍。
16
玩, 处理
to address or handle a situation according to the specified approach or strategy
Transitive: to play a situation in a specific manner
例子
He chose to play the situation diplomatically, avoiding confrontation.
他选择以外交方式处理这一情况，避免对抗。
She decided to play it safe and follow the established protocol.
她决定采取安全措施并遵循既定协议。
Play
01
游戏
an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children
例子
The children 's laughter filled the playground as they engaged in play.
孩子们的笑声充满了操场，他们沉浸在游戏中。
Building sandcastles on the beach is a classic example of play.
在海滩上建造沙堡是玩耍的一个经典例子。
02
游戏, 参与
the act of engaging in a game or activity for stakes, aiming to win a prize, often involving payment for participation
例子
He bought a lottery ticket, participating in the play for a chance at the jackpot.
他买了一张彩票，参与游戏以赢得大奖的机会。
The casino 's play involved high stakes and potential big winnings.
赌场的游戏涉及高赌注和潜在的大奖。
03
戏剧, 剧本
a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
例子
The playwright 's new play will debut at the local theater next month.
剧作家的新剧将于下月在当地剧院首演。
The radio station broadcasted a play that captivated listeners nationwide.
广播电台播出了一部吸引全国听众的戏剧。
04
行动, 策略
an effort or action taken to achieve or obtain something
例子
His play for the promotion involved taking on more projects and responsibilities.
他为了晋升的策略涉及承担更多的项目和责任。
The company 's play to dominate the market included aggressive advertising campaigns.
公司为主导市场的举措包括激进的广告活动。
05
游隙, 活动空间
the allowance for movement or room to maneuver
例子
The engineers designed the new joint with enough play to allow for movement in all directions.
工程师们设计了新的接头，有足够的游隙以允许各个方向的移动。
The loose screws provided too much play, causing the structure to be unstable.
松动的螺丝提供了太多的游隙，导致结构不稳定。
5.1
操作空间, 行动自由
the range or flexibility to act or operate freely
例子
The new regulations introduced play in how businesses could operate.
引入的新规定在企業如何運作方面發揮作用。
By allowing more play, the policy gave employees greater freedom in managing their tasks.
通过允许更多的发挥，该政策给了员工在管理任务上更大的自由。
06
玩法, 操作
a skillful and coordinated action performed with precision and dexterity
例子
The quarterback 's play in the final seconds won the game.
四分卫在最后几秒的表现赢得了比赛。
The gymnast 's play on the balance beam earned her a perfect score.
体操运动员在平衡木上的表演为她赢得了满分。
07
玩笑, 戏弄
verbal wit or teasing, often at another's expense, but intended in a humorous and light-hearted manner
例子
Their friendly play at the dinner table always makes everyone laugh.
他们在餐桌上的友好玩笑总是让每个人都笑起来。
The comedian 's play with the audience had everyone in stitches.
喜剧演员与观众的互动让所有人都笑翻了。
08
播放, 开始
the function or action of starting or initiating the playback of a media file
例子
She pressed play to start watching the movie.
她按下播放开始看电影。
The music began as soon as he hit play on his device.
音乐在他按下设备上的播放键后立即开始。
09
游戏, 娱乐
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
10
策略, 战术
a prearranged strategy or plan of action used in team sports
例子
The coach called a new play to surprise the opposing team.
教练叫了一个新的战术来给对方球队一个惊喜。
They executed the play perfectly, leading to a touchdown.
他们完美地执行了战术，导致了一次达阵。
11
游戏
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
12
游戏, 剑术
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
13
游戏, 使用
utilization or exercise
14
戏剧
a live presentation of a play or stage production
15
游戏, 行动
a state in which action is feasible
16
微弱而闪烁的光, 颤动的光
a weak and tremulous light
17
游戏时间, 游戏时长
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
词汇树
misplay
overplay
played
play
