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
She decided to play up her strengths during the interview.
她决定在面试中突出自己的优势。
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。
The interns tend to play up when they're seeking a full-time position.
实习生在寻求全职职位时往往会装模作样。
03
出毛病, 运转不正常
(of machines or equipment) to not work properly
Intransitive
例子
I need to replace this blender; it 's been playing up recently.
我需要更换这个搅拌机；它最近出问题了。
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。
Her allergies play up whenever she's around cats.
每当她在猫附近时，她的过敏就会加剧。
05
全力以赴, 加把劲
to perform with enhanced energy or determination
DialectBritish
BritishIntransitive
例子
As the competition neared its end, he played up, trying to catch up to the leading competitors.
随着比赛接近尾声，他全力以赴，试图追上领先的选手。
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。
