play at

短语

参加(体育活动、比赛等), 假装, 戏弄, 敷衍

词形变化

played at playing at plays at 三单 plays at playing at 现在分词 played at 过去式 played at 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, at.

    The band are playing at the Odeon tonight.

  2. 2.

    To pretend to be a different person while playing a game.

    So we played at being pirates for a while.

  3. 3.

    To do something in a manner that lacks seriousness, commitment, or professionalism.

    In my opinion, John only plays at being an author. He hasn't sold more than two magazine articles in as many months.

  4. 4.

    Used to suggest that someone is doing something very wrong, or incorrectly, usually with the possibility of causing damage or harm.

    Hey! Stop throwing stones at the swans! What on earth do you think you're playing at?

  5. 5.

    To play (a game).

    古体