play

　基本辭彙　

英 [pleɪ] 　　美 [pleɪ] 　　

v. 玩；比賽；（在運動隊中）擔當；派...出場；帶；踢；擊（球）；走（棋子）；出牌；演奏；播放；扮演；假裝；上演；發揮（作用）；應付；處理；掠過；浮現；使輕快地活動；（噴泉）噴涌；做遊戲
n. 遊戲；戲劇；比賽；發揮作用；玩笑；間隙；閃爍；閃現

形容詞: playable 名詞: playability 過去式: played 過去分詞: played 現在分詞: playing 第三人稱單數: plays

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play的英文翻譯是什麼意思，詞典釋義與在線翻譯：

詳盡釋義

v. (動詞)

玩，玩耍
假裝
上演，表演，扮演（角色）
遊戲，做（遊戲）
演奏，彈奏，吹奏
賭博
玩弄，戲弄
發射，噴射
放音
參加競賽，和...競爭
移動
活動
晃動，搖曳，搖動，搖晃
放
<口>對付
揮舞
賭，打賭
閑逛
罷工
跳來跳去，飛來飛去，翩翩飛舞
閃動，蕩漾，閃耀
翻飛
浮泛
靜靜地過去
開（玩笑）
打（球），踢（球）
打（牌），下（棋）
裝扮

n. (名詞)

遊戲
劇本，戲劇，話劇
玩耍
賭博
比賽
娛樂
閃動
玩笑
玩弄
運轉
發揮
晃動
變化
方法，技巧
失業，休業，罷工

雙解釋義

v. (動詞)

vt. & vi. 玩,玩耍 amuse oneself with a game, using toys, running and jumping, etc.; hit and send a ball
vt. & vi. 參加比賽 take part in a game; compete against sb in a game
vt. & vi. 演奏 perform on (a musical instrument); perform playing

n. (名詞)

[U]遊戲,玩耍,娛樂 activity done for amusement , especially by children recreation
[U]比賽,競賽,運動 playing of a game
[C]戲劇,劇本 work written to be performed by actors; drama

英英釋義

Noun:

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage;
"he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway"
a theatrical performance of a drama;
"the play lasted two hours"
a preset plan of action in team sports;
"the coach drew up the plays for her team"
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill;
"he made a great maneuver"
"the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
a state in which action is feasible;
"the ball was still in play"
"insiders said the company's stock was in play"
utilization or exercise;
"the play of the imagination"
an attempt to get something;
"they made a futile play for power"
"he made a bid to gain attention"
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules;
"Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child"
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds;
"rain stopped play in the 4th inning"
the removal of constraints;
"he gave free rein to his impulses"
"they gave full play to the artist's talent"
a weak and tremulous light;
"the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers"
"the play of light on the water"
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously);
"he became a figure of fun"
"he said it in sport"
movement or space for movement;
"there was too much play in the steering wheel"
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement;
"it was all done in play"
"their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession;
"it is my turn"
"it is still my play"
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize);
"his gambling cost him a fortune"
"there was heavy play at the blackjack table"
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

Verb:

participate in games or sport;
"We played hockey all afternoon"
"play cards"
"Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches"
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome;
"This factor played only a minor part in his decision"
"This development played into her hands"
"I played no role in your dismissal"
play on an instrument;
"The band played all night long"
play a role or part;
"Gielgud played Hamlet"
"She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"
"She played the servant to her husband's master"
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children;
"The kids were playing outside all day"
"I used to play with trucks as a little girl"
replay (as a melody);
"Play it again, Sam"
"She played the third movement very beautifully"
perform music on (a musical instrument);
"He plays the flute"
"Can you play on this old recorder?"
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind;
"He acted the idiot"
"She plays deaf when the news are bad"
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly;
"The spotlights played on the politicians"
bet or wager (money);
"He played $20 on the new horse"
"She plays the races"
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion;
"On weekends I play"
"The students all recreate alike"
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity;
"Let's play like I am mommy"
"Play cowboy and Indians"
emit recorded sound;
"The tape was playing for hours"
"the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered"
perform on a certain location;
"The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16"
"She has been playing on Broadway for years"
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game;
"He is playing his cards close to his chest"
"The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory"
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously;
"They played games on their opponents"
"play the stock market"
"play with her feelings"
"toy with an idea"
behave in a certain way;
"play safe"
"play it safe"
"play fair"
cause to emit recorded audio or video;
"They ran the tapes over and over again"
"I'll play you my favorite record"
"He never tires of playing that video"
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination;
"She played nervously with her wedding ring"
"Don't fiddle with the screws"
"He played with the idea of running for the Senate"
use to one's advantage;
"She plays on her clients' emotions"
consider not very seriously;
"He is trifling with her"
"She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania"
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way;
"This speech didn't play well with the American public"
"His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee"
behave carelessly or indifferently;
"Play about with a young girl's affection"
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space;
"The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack"
perform on a stage or theater;
"She acts in this play"
"He acted in `Julius Caesar'"
"I played in `A Christmas Carol'"
be performed or presented for public viewing;
"What's playing in the local movie theater?"
"`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years"
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence;
"I cannot work a miracle"
"wreak havoc"
"bring comments"
"play a joke"
"The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream;
"play water from a hose"
"The fountains played all day"
make bets;
"Play the races"
"play the casinos in Trouville"
stake on the outcome of an issue;
"I bet $100 on that new horse"
"She played all her money on the dark horse"
shoot or hit in a particular manner;
"She played a good backhand last night"
use or move;
"I had to play my queen"
employ in a game or in a specific position;
"They played him on first base"
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle;
"Princeton plays Yale this weekend"
"Charlie likes to play Mary"
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line;
"play a hooked fish"

play的用法和樣例：

例句

用作動詞 (v.)

Once he is free, he will play computer games.
只要他有空,他就玩電腦遊戲。
The boy rushed his homework through and went out to play.
那男孩急急忙忙把作業做好,出外玩去了。
On Saturday France plays Rugby against Wales.
星期六，法國隊和威爾士隊比賽橄欖球。
I've never played right back before.
我過去從來未當過右後衛。
I think we should play Matt on the wing.
我認為我們應該讓麥特打邊鋒。
She played the ball and ran forward.
她帶球向前沖。
You must play a spade if you have one.
你如果有黑桃牌，就必須打出來。
I could hear music playing on the radio.
我聽到收音機里演奏著音樂。
Gloria plays the violin in the London Philharmonic.
葛洛麗雅在倫敦愛樂交響樂團演奏小提琴。
My favourite song was playing on the radio.
收音機里播放著我最喜愛的歌曲。
You play the fool and I play the clown.
你扮演傻瓜,我扮演小丑。
She had played Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire.
她在電影《慾望號街車》里扮演了布蘭奇這一角色。
I decided it was safer to play dead.
我認為裝死會更安全些。
Music play a key role in people's daily life.
音樂在人們日常生活中起到了相當大的作用。
He played the situation carefully for maximum advantage.
他謹慎應付局面以獲得最大利益。
Moonlight played on the surface of the lake.
月光在湖面上跳動著。
They played a joke on me.
他們開我的玩笑。
Students are running round a chair to play a game.
學生們正圍著椅子跑著做遊戲。

用作名詞 (n.)

She watched the children at play in the park.
她看著孩子們在公園裡嬉戲著。
The Crucible is a play by Arthur Miller.
《煉獄》是一部由阿瑟·米勒創作的戲劇。
The applause made it evident that the play was a hit.
掌聲表明該劇顯然是成功的。
The wet and muddy conditions determined the style of play.
潮濕泥濘的環境決定了比賽的形式。
Personal feelings should not come into play when one has to make business decisions.
為公事作決策不應攙雜個人情感。
He works hard not to impress his boss but to give his ability into full play.
他努力工作,不是為了給他的上司留下好印象,而是為了能夠充分發揮他的才能。
Clearly, his play yet irritated all of his friends.
很顯然,他的玩笑反而惹惱了所有的朋友。
We need more play in the rope.
我們需要再松一松繩子。

常用短語

用作動詞 (v.)

play about〔around〕¹( v.+adv. )

play about〔around〕

The children are playing about.

孩子們在玩著。

He plays around all the day.

他整天玩。

You're old enough now to stop playing around and start earning a living.

你已經不小了,別再貪玩了,該開始謀生了。

play about〔around〕²( v.+prep. )

play about〔around〕 sth

Why do you always play about the river?

你為什麼總是在河邊玩呢?

Tell the children not to play around the power station.

告訴這些孩子別在電站附近玩耍。

play about〔around〕 with( v.+adv.+prep. )

play about〔around〕 with sth

It is dangerous for children to play about with knife.

小孩子擺弄刀是很危險的。

Stop playing around with that gun.

別擺弄那支槍。

play about〔around〕 with sth

Who's been playing about with my papers?

是誰翻亂了我的文件?

He played around with the clothes again.

他又把衣服翻亂了。

play about〔around〕 with sb

You shouldn't play about with another woman's husband.

你不應該和人家的丈夫混在一起。

I warned you not to play around with married women; it always leads to trouble.

我警告過你不要和已婚的女人胡搞,這總會引起麻煩的。

play against( v.+prep. )

play against sb/sth

May I play against you?

我可以和你進行比賽嗎?

I see we're playing against my old school next month!

我知道我們下個月要與我原來的學校比賽。

play along¹( v.+adv. )

play sb along

They have played me along for some time, without telling me what they really want.

他們沒有告訴我真正想要做什麼,使我焦急地等了一段時間。

play along

Since I have no choice,I'd better play along .

既然沒有選擇的餘地,我最好還是合作。

I will play along if you have made all arrangements.

如果你已經全都安排好了,我會合作的。

play along with sb/sth

She was in charge, so I had to play along with her odd ideas.

她是負責人,對她的怪念頭我只好假意服從。

play along²( v.+prep. )

play along sth

The sunlight played along the water ahead of us, making it difficult to see where the boat was going.

陽光在我們眼前的水面上蕩漾,晃得我們都看不清小船向哪裡駛去了。

play sth along sth

They played the water along the whole side of the burning building.

他們向燃燒著的樓房的整面牆上噴射水柱。

play as( v.+prep. )

play as sb

He has once played as defence before.

他以前打過後衛。

play sb as sb/sth

The captain wants to play Mills as defence in our next game.

隊長想讓密爾斯在下次比賽中打後衛。

play sb as sb

The director would like you to play the sister as a sympathetic character.

導演要你把姐姐演成一個富於同情心的人物。

Hamlet is usually played as a sorrowful person who cannot make decisions or take action.

哈姆雷特常被演成一個優柔寡斷的傷感型人物。

play sth as sth

Play the piece as music and not as a struggle between yourself and your instrument.

要把這支樂曲演奏成音樂,不要聽起來像你和樂器間的搏鬥。

play at( v.+prep. )

play at sth/v-ing

The children often play at hide-and-seek here.

孩子們常常在這裡捉迷藏。

We watched the kindergartners playing at camping out this afternoon.

今天下午我們看了幼兒園的孩子做野營遊戲。

play sb at sth

Don't play Father at cards; he always wins.

別和父親打牌,他總是贏。

play at sth

A world-famous violinist is playing at tonight's concert.

一位世界著名的小提琴家將在今晚的音樂會上演奏。

play sb/sth at sth

They're playing Carment at the Coliseum.

他們在倫敦的大劇場上演《卡門》。

Who is playing Hamlet at Stratford this year?

今年誰在斯特拉福演哈姆雷特?

play at sth

He is always playing at centre.

他一直踢中鋒。

play sb at sth

The captain wants to play Brown at left half in the next game.

隊長打算在下次比賽中讓布朗踢左前衛.

play at sb/v-ing

Let's play at pirates.

咱們來玩扮演海盜的遊戲。

A party of children played at soldiers, at catching a spy, and at keeping house.

一群孩子們玩打仗、抓特務、過家家等遊戲。

play at sth/v-ing

You cannot learn anything if you just play at it.

如果你不認真學,你什麼也學不會。

His parents are so rich that he can just play at business.

他的父母有的是錢,以致他可以敷衍了事地做個商人。

He's only playing at his job in the city; he's much more interested in being a racing driver.

他對城裡的工作只是敷衍一下而已,他一心想的是當賽車手。

I don't think he's really learning carpentry; he's only playing at it.

我看他並不真正在學木工,他只是在玩玩罷了。

You're only playing at boxing.

你只是在隨隨便便打拳擊。

play back( v.+adv. )

play sth ⇔ back

He played the ball back close to the net.

他把球擊回到對方靠近球網的地方。

play back

When a fast ball lands short of you, you have to play back.

當一個快球靠近你著地時,你得後退一步擊球。

play back

To record, press these two buttons together; then rewind, and then press the red button to play back.

要錄音就得一起按下這兩個鍵,而後倒回,按下這個紅鍵放音。

play sth ⇔ back

When I play back the text, please listen carefully to see whether there are any mispronunciations in it.

我放課文錄音時請仔細聽,看裡面有沒有發音錯誤。

play sth back to sb

She played the tape back to us.

她把錄音帶重放給我們聽。

When we finished the recording we'll play it back to you.

我們錄完了就給你們放。

play down( v.+adv. )

play sth/oneself ⇔ down

Somehow Harriet always tried to play herself down to her friends.

不知為什麼哈麗特總是竭力使自己在朋友們中間顯得無足輕重。

He will play down the financial difficulties of the company.

他將輕描淡寫公司的財政困難。

In a crisis it is best to play down the emotional issue.

在危機當中對感情問題最好輕描淡寫些。

play down to sb

Taylor used to play down to most of his employees.

泰勒經常放下架子對待他的大部分員工。

Politicians have to learn to play down to the voters.

政治家必須學會對選民放下架子。

play for( v.+prep. )

play for sth

On the village green, where you pick up sides and no feeling of local patriotism is involved, it is possible to play simply for the fun and exercise.

在村莊的草地上,你臨時組成了比賽球隊,不牽涉到地方觀念,那麼,你可以純粹為娛樂或鍛煉而打球。

play sth for sth

Never play cards for money.

永遠別為賭錢而玩牌。

She dreams of the day when she will be playing the piano for a living.

她夢想著有朝一日能以演奏鋼琴為生。

play for sth

All promising young cricketers would like to play for England.

所有年輕有為的板球運動員都願意為英格蘭打球。

play sth for sth

She plays hockey for England.

她在英格蘭隊打曲棍球。

play in¹( v.+adv. )

play in²( v.+prep. )

play in sth

It's healthy for children to play in the fresh air.

在新鮮空氣中玩耍有益於孩子的健康。

The local farmer used to let us play in his fields.

那個當地農夫常常讓我們在他的地里玩。

play sth in sth

Why are children not allowed to play ball games in the park?

為什麼不讓孩子在公園裡玩球?

play in sth

Many of the workers play in the factory's brass band.

許多工人都在工廠銅管樂隊中演奏。

A famous actress is to play in our next production.

一位著名女演員將在我們下一齣劇目中扮演角色。

play sb/sth in sth/v-ing

What an honour to play the drums in the town band!

在市樂隊中擊鼓是多麼光榮啊!

The United States played a key role in getting the hostages released.

美國在促使人質獲釋方面起了重要作用。

This piece is not suitable to be played in the open air.

這個曲子不適合在露天演奏。

play in sth

But I've never played in a defence position.

但我從來沒當過後衛。

play sb in sth

I think we should play one of the younger men in goal.

我認為我們應該從更年輕的隊員中選一位守門員。

play like( v.+prep. )

play like sb

All horn players wish they could play like Mr. Brain.

所有的管樂演奏者都希望自己能像布萊恩先生一樣地演奏。

The pianist played like a man possessed by devils.

這個鋼琴家演奏起來就像著了魔似的。

play sb like a fish

One of the secrets of the speaker's success is his ability to play his opponent like a fish.

這位講演者成功的秘訣之一就是他能輕而易舉地控制住他的對手。

play off( v.+adv. )

play sth ⇔ off

The two equal winners had to play off an additional game to decide the winner of the whole competition.

並列的那兩名優勝者還要進行加賽以決定整個比賽的優勝者。

The tie will be played off this afternoon.

今天下午將再比賽一次來決定勝負以解決這個平局。

The match between the joint leaders will be played off tomorrow.

兩個優勝隊明天決賽。

play sb ⇔ off

We must not try to play off the boy troubled with a stammer.

我們不可以去取笑這個有口吃病的男孩。

play off against( v.+adv.+prep. )

play on¹( v.+adv. )

play on

As there was still plenty of light, the teams decided to play on.

天還很亮,球隊決定繼續進行比賽。

play on²〔upon〕( v.+prep. )

play on〔upon〕 sth

The baby is playing on the ground.

嬰兒正在地上玩。

Don't play upon the carpet.

別在地毯上玩。

play on〔upon〕 sth

While he sang,I played on the flute.

他唱歌,我吹笛伴奏。

I can play upon the piano very well.

我彈鋼琴彈得很好。

play sth on〔upon〕 sth

He was playing an old tune on his flute.

他用笛子吹奏一首老曲子。

He just sits in his room playing records on his stereo.

他只是坐在房間里放立體聲唱片。

play on〔upon〕 sth

She watched the sunlight playing on the water.

她注視著水面上閃爍的陽光。

The sunlight plays on water.

陽光在水面上蕩漾。

The searchlights played on the clouds.

探照燈掃過雲端。

His mind played on the idea of going away for a holiday.

他心裡動著度假的念頭。

play sth on〔upon〕 sth

The firemen played their hoses on the burning building.

消防隊員用水龍頭噴射燃燒著的建築物。

He played a searchlight on an object.

他用探照燈照射目標。

play on〔upon〕 sth

By playing upon the old lady's fears, the criminals were able to persuade her to give them her money.

罪犯們利用老太太恐懼的心理,終於使她把錢交了出來。

play out( v.+adv. )

play out

It's too wet for the children to play out today; they'll have to amuse themselves indoors.

今天外面太潮,孩子們不宜在戶外玩耍,他們得在室內玩了。

play sth ⇔ out

Shall we call it a draw, or play it out?

我們是算平局呢,還是繼續比賽決出勝負?

As neither of the two teams had gained any points, they decided to play the match out until a goal had been scored.

由於兩隊都沒有得分,所以他們決定繼續比下去,直到一方射門得分。

play out

When they played out, there is a smile on their face.

當他們演完時,他們的臉上露出了笑容。

play sth ⇔ out

The children succeeded in playing out the comedy within two hours.

孩子們成功地在兩小時內演完那出喜劇。

play sb ⇔ out

The band played the guests out.

樂隊奏樂送客。

The pianist played the happy pair out with the Wedding March .

鋼琴家彈奏著《婚禮進行曲》送走了這對幸福的新婚夫婦。

play out

The rubber hose is playing out.

卷著的橡皮管正在逐漸放開。

play sth ⇔ out

Let's play out the rope.

讓我們把卷著的繩索放開。

play sb/sth ⇔ out

We hope we have not yet played out our supplies.

我們希望貯備的東西還沒用完。

Having walked eighty li that day, some of them were played out at the end.

那天走了80里,結果他們中有幾個人感到疲倦極了。

play over¹( v.+adv. )

play sth ⇔ over

They play over the whole symphony.

他們把整個交響樂重新演奏了一遍。

play over²( v.+prep. )

play over sth

I saw a secret smile playing over his lips.

我看到一絲詭秘的微笑掠過他的嘴角。

play sth over sth

The watchers played a powerful light over the whole sky, searching for enemy planes.

哨兵們向整個天空發射強大的光柱,搜尋敵機。

play through( v.+adv. )

play sth ⇔ through

Let's see if we can play the whole piece through without a mistake.

讓我們看看能否奏完整支曲子而不出錯。

play through

Our team played through right up to the last game.

我們隊一直到最後一場都保持不敗的紀錄。

play through

We'll give you a few minutes to play through.

我們再給你幾分鐘時間讓你連續打下去。

play up( v.+adv. )

play up

Play up! It's your turn.

加油啊!輪到你了。

Play up! My friend.

努力啊!我的朋友。

Play up! Play the game.

加油!別犯規。

play sth ⇔ up

In the interview you should play up your experience of working abroad.

在面試時你應當強調你在國外的工作經歷。

She played up her past achievements just to impress us.

她誇耀過去的成績就是讓我們覺得她了不起。

play sth ⇔ up

This new film will attract the crowds, whatever its quality, provided that it gets played up in the right way.

如果廣告做得好,那麼,無論這部新片子的質量如何,都會吸引許多觀眾的。

play up

The washing machine is playing up again.

洗衣機又出毛病了。

The engine began playing up.

引擎開始出毛病了。

play up

Don't let the children play up.

別讓孩子們調皮搗蛋。

The children are very active, but never play up.

這些孩子很淘氣,但從不惹麻煩。

My shoulder is playing up horribly.

我的肩膀痛得厲害。

play sb ⇔ up

This wretched rheumatism has been playing me up.

這討厭的風濕病又在找我的麻煩了。

play up to( v.+adv.+prep. )

play with( v.+prep. )

用作名詞 (n.)

at play

bring into play

bring sth into play

We must bring all positive factors into play.

我們必須調動一切積極因素。

This financial crisis has brought new factors into play.

這次金融危機引發新的因素起作用了。

He brought all his strength into play to move the rock.

他使足了勁去搬動那塊石頭。

He had to bring all his experience into play to beat this difficult opponent.

他不得不運用他的全部經驗來擊敗這個難對付的對手。

come into play

in play

make a play for

out of play

play on words

辭彙搭配

用作動詞 (v.)

～+名詞

play basketball 打籃球
play cards 打牌
play chess 下棋
play football 踢足球
play hockey 打曲棍球
play tag 捉迷藏
play song 演奏一首歌
play the guitar 彈吉他
play the piano 彈鋼琴
play joke 開玩笑
play a part 起作用
play a person false 出賣某人
play a role 起作用
play game 遵照規則
play safety 求穩

～+形容詞

play fair 比賽公平,按規則比賽
play fast and loose with sb 玩弄某人
play rough 粗野地比賽
play safe 為穩妥起見

～+副詞

play badly 不善於利用機會
play beautifully 彈得很美
play carefully 認真地玩
play cleverly 玩得巧妙
play delicately 柔和而細膩地演奏
play exquisitely 精妙入微地演奏
play vigorously 玩得很起勁
play about 玩耍
play along 合作
play around 玩弄
play away time 虛度光陰
play away youth 虛度青春
play back (錄音機)倒回重放
play down 縮小…的重要性
play in 以音樂迎接,使自己進入狀態
play off 表演,假裝
play on 繼續
play over 重新演奏
play out 用完,做完,進行到底
play through 進行到底
play up 大肆宣傳,強調

～+介詞

play against opponent 與對手競爭
play at baseball 玩棒球
play at hide-and-seek 玩捉迷藏
play by ear 不看樂譜演奏
play by turns 輪流玩
play for money 賭錢
play for one's team 為…隊效力
play for time 贏得時間
play into each other's hands 互相勾結
play into hands of sb 中了某人的計
play of one against other (another) 使雙方互斗以坐收漁利
play to opponent's forehand 打對方的正手
play with child 和小孩一起玩
play with fate 擺布命運
play with fire 玩火,做危險之事
play with matches 玩火柴
play with water 玩水

用作名詞 (n.)

動詞+～

act play 演戲
allow play 充分發揮
buy play 買劇本
commend play 讚賞劇本
criticize play 批評戲劇
follow a play 看戲
give a play 演一齣戲
go to play 去看戲
novelize a play 把劇本改寫成小說
perform play 演戲
present play 上演戲劇
produce play 上演戲劇
put on play 演戲
render a play 演某齣劇
review play 評論戲劇
see play 看戲
show play 演戲
sit out a play 一直坐到演出結束
sponsor play 為電視播放戲劇出資
stage play 上演戲劇
telecast a play 電視播放一齣戲
touch play 修改劇本
work on play 寫劇本
write play 寫劇本
bring sth into play 發揮,調動,利用,使活動
call sth into play 發揮,調動,利用,使活動
come into play 起作用,開始活動
hold in play 牽制
make play for 挖空心思地吸引(某人)
put ball into play 開球

形容詞+～

ambitious play 雄心勃勃的比賽
boisterous play 興高采烈的比賽
brawling play 喧鬧的比賽
careless play 無憂無慮的遊玩
ceaseless play 不停的玩
exciting play 緊張的比賽
expert play 精彩的比賽
fair play 公平的比賽,光明正大的行為,光明磊落
fine play 精彩的動作
full play 拚命活動,全力運轉
good play 漂亮的動作
pretty play 精彩的比賽
rough play 粗野的比賽
comic play 喜劇
contemporary play 現代劇
double play 雙打
experimental play 試驗劇
historical play 歷史劇
humorous play 幽默劇,滑稽劇
modern play 現代劇
musical play 音樂劇
mystery play 神秘劇
new play 新劇
numerous play 大量劇本
propagandist play 宣傳劇
realistic play 現實主義戲劇
symbolic play 象徵派戲劇
traditional play 傳統戲劇

名詞+～

broadcast play 廣播劇
miracle play (中世紀表演基督教《聖經》故事的)奇迹劇
one-act play 獨幕劇
passion play 耶穌受難劇
stage play 舞台劇
team play 團體賽,全隊協作

介詞+～

after play 戲演完后
at play 看戲時,在玩,正在遊戲
by a play 靠發揮…
for play 玩
in play 在劇中,界內球,不是死球
into play 發揮,發揚
of play 愛玩
out of play 出界

～+介詞

play in five acts 五幕劇
play of words 文字遊戲,玩弄詞藻
play on〔upon〕 words 雙關語,俏皮話

經典引文

That enchanting play of fancy which had once characterized her.
出自： Disraeli
There is an invisible Agent..who plays in the dark upon us.
出自： Sir T. Browne