play up

短语

加油, (比赛时)拼命, 开始奏乐, 强调, 给...制造麻烦, 出故障

发音

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1.

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

Our school team is playing up at the old recreation ground.
2.

To misbehave.

习语

Children who do not receive enough attention may begin to play up.

The radar system is playing up again.
3.

To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.

及物

For the audition, Nicole will play up her skill as a pianist by playing Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach.
4.

To play (e.g. sport or music) more vigorously.

不及物

I can't hear the ukuleles at the back. Play up please!
5.

To be unfaithful to a lover; to cheat; used with on.

俚语及物

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