to play on
[phrase form: play]
01
利用, 玩弄
to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses
Transitive: to play on someone's feelings or weaknesses
例子
The politician played on the fears of the public to garner support for his policies.
这位政治家利用公众的恐惧来为他的政策争取支持。
The film played on our emotions, using touching flashbacks and heartwarming moments.
这部电影利用了我们的情感，使用了感人的闪回和温馨的时刻。
02
继续玩, 继续比赛
to continue playing, especially in sports, games, or performances
Intransitive
例子
Even after the power outage in the stadium, the players decided to play on.
即使在体育场停电后，球员们还是决定继续比赛。
Despite twisting his ankle, the determined athlete decided to play on for the rest of the match.
尽管扭伤了脚踝，这位意志坚定的运动员还是决定在剩下的比赛中继续比赛。
03
持续, 延续
to continue over time
Intransitive
例子
Even though he tried to distract himself, the guilt of what he had done played on.
尽管他试图分散自己的注意力，但他所做之事的负罪感持续着。
She thought she 'd forgotten that embarrassing moment, but it played on in her memory for years.
她以为她已经忘记了那个尴尬的时刻，但它多年来一直在她的记忆中继续。
