"play cat and mouse with" in Chinese (Simplified)
与...玩猫捉老鼠的游戏
Definition
假装允许对方获胜或逃脱，实际上始终掌控局势，从而捉弄或戏弄某人。通常指一方不断试图戏耍或操控另一方，就像猫戏弄老鼠一样。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是惯用语，较为口语，常用于形容充满悬念的心理游戏或较量，而非普通的追逐。强调一方有意反复戏弄、控制局面，通常用在日常或文学对话中。
Examples
The thief played cat and mouse with the police all night.
小偷整晚**与**警察**玩猫捉老鼠的游戏**。
Tom likes to play cat and mouse with his younger brother.
汤姆喜欢**和**他弟弟**玩猫捉老鼠的游戏**。
The boss played cat and mouse with us about our promotions.
老板在晋升问题上**跟我们玩猫捉老鼠的游戏**。
Stop playing cat and mouse with me and just tell me the truth.
别再**跟我玩猫捉老鼠的游戏**，直接告诉我真相。
Their negotiations felt like both sides were playing cat and mouse with each other.
双方的谈判就像在**互相玩猫捉老鼠的游戏**。
She loves to play cat and mouse with guys she meets online before agreeing to a date.
她喜欢在同意见面前先**和网上认识的男生玩猫捉老鼠的游戏**。