to play along
[phrase form: play]
01
配合, 假装同意
to pretend to support or agree with someone or something to keep things peaceful or for one's own gain
Intransitive
例子
I was n't sure what they were plotting, but I thought it best to play along until I knew more.
我不确定他们在策划什么，但我想在了解更多之前最好假装配合。
He did n't fully believe the story but decided to play along.
他并没有完全相信这个故事，但决定配合一下。
02
配合演戏, 欺骗
to trick someone or something over a specific period of time to achieve a particular outcome or advantage
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to play along sb
Informal例子
She realized her friend was playing her along, pretending to be interested in her ideas while secretly pursuing her own agenda.
她意识到她的朋友在糊弄她，假装对她的想法感兴趣，同时秘密地追求自己的议程。
The con artist managed to play the naive investor along for months before his scheme was uncovered.
骗子设法哄骗天真的投资者数月，直到他的阴谋被揭露。
03
配合着玩, 参与游戏
to willingly participate in a game, real or pretend, to make the moment more enjoyable
Intransitive: to play along | to play along with sth
例子
When the kids proposed their imaginary tea party, the parents happily played along.
当孩子们提出他们想象中的茶话会时，父母高兴地配合着玩。
Even though he was tired, he played along with his daughter's bedtime story routine.
尽管他很累，他还是配合了他女儿的睡前故事习惯。
04
伴奏, 一起演奏
to perform a musical accompaniment to another instrument or voice
Intransitive
例子
As she sang her solo, the pianist played along beautifully.
当她唱独唱时，钢琴家美妙地伴奏。
When he started humming the tune, the guitarist began to play along.
当他开始哼唱曲调时，吉他手开始伴奏。
