to play up
[phrase form: play]
01
强调, 突出
to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it
Transitive: to play up sth
例子
The company chose to play the benefits of the product up in their advertising campaign.
该公司选择在广告活动中突出产品的优点。
02
装模作样, 夸大其词
to act in an insincere way, to gain favor or approval from someone else
Intransitive
例子
Knowing the importance of the client, he played up during the entire meeting.
知道客户的重要性后，他在整个会议期间装模作样。
03
出毛病, 运转不正常
(of machines or equipment) to not work properly
Intransitive
例子
My laptop has started to play up; I might need to get it checked.
我的笔记本电脑开始出毛病了; 我可能需要检查一下。
04
引起不适, 造成麻烦
to cause discomfort or trouble
Dialect
British
BritishIntransitive
例子
His old injury tends to play up when the weather gets cold.
当天气变冷时，他的旧伤往往会发作。
05
全力以赴, 加把劲
to perform with enhanced energy or determination
DialectBritish
BritishIntransitive
例子
After the coach 's pep talk during halftime, the players came out ready to play up and turn the game around.
在中场休息时教练的激励谈话后，球员们出来准备全力以赴并扭转比赛局面。
