play

• 名词，指供舞台或银幕演出的戏剧作品，也指娱乐或消遣的活动。

A noun referring to a dramatic work for the stage or screen, or an activity engaged in for enjoyment.

1. Activity for enjoymentA1formal

   Fun or recreational activity, especially done by children.

   玩耍

   • The children went outside to play.
   • Play is important for child development.
   • During recess, it's time for play.

   同义词amusemententertainmentfrolicfungamepastimerecreationrevelryrompsport

   反义词drudgerylabortoilwork

2. Theater performanceB1formal

   A dramatic work written for performance on stage.

   戏剧演出

   • Shakespeare wrote many famous plays.
   • We watched a play at the theater last night.
   • The play received excellent reviews.

   同义词dramapieceproductionshow

3. Sports competitionA2informal

   The act of participating in a sport or game.

   比赛

   • The game was a fair play.
   • There was good play in the second half.
   • The referee stopped play due to rain.

   同义词competitioncontestgamematch

4. B2formal

   The space or freedom for movement or operation.

   活动余地

   • The door has plenty of play in its hinges.
   • There is too much play in the steering wheel.
   • The rope has some play, so it won't snap.

   同义词clearancefreedomgiveleewaymotionmovementslack

• 表示为了娱乐而参与游戏或体育运动，也指演奏音乐或操作乐器。

A verb used to indicate engaging in a game or sport for enjoyment, or performing music.

1. Engage in recreationA1formal

   To do an activity for enjoyment and fun, rather than for work or study.

   玩耍

   • Children love to play in the park.
   • She plays with her dog every evening.
   • They played games at the birthday party.

   同义词cavortdisportfrolicrompsport

   反义词laborstudytoilwork

2. A1formal

   To perform music on an instrument or with a device.

   演奏音乐

   • He plays the guitar very well.
   • Can you play this song on the piano?
   • She plays classical music on the violin.

   同义词blowexecuteinterpretperformpluckrenderstrum

3. Participate in sportsA1formal

   To take part in a sport or game.

   参加体育运动

   • They play soccer every weekend.
   • He plays basketball for the school team.
   • The teams will play against each other tomorrow.

   同义词competecontendengageparticipatetake part

   反义词toilwork

4. Act a roleA2formal

   To perform a character in a play, film, or show.

   扮演角色

   • She plays the lead role in the school play.
   • He plays a detective in the movie.
   • The actor plays multiple characters in the series.

   同义词actcharacterizeenactimpersonateperformportrayrepresent

短语动词变体play alongplay aroundplay downplay offplay outplay up