to play upon
[phrase form: play]
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利用, 玩弄
to take advantage of someone's feelings, fears, or weaknesses
例子
They played upon the superstitions of the villagers to keep them away from the forest.
他们利用村民的迷信来让他们远离森林。
She played upon his guilt to make him agree to her demands.
她利用他的内疚让他同意她的要求。
