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Play out Meaning in English

expression

ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
PLAY-owt
plˈeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
play-OWT

释义

To happen, develop, or become clear over time, especially in a way that wasn't certain at first.

用法与细微差别

'Play out' is often used informally to talk about how situations or events develop, especially if the outcome is unknown. Common in news or everyday speech: 'wait and see how it plays out.' Do not confuse with 'play' (as in sports or acting); here, it means 'unfold' or 'resolve.'

例句

Let's wait and see how things play out before we decide.

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No one knows how the story will play out.

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Sometimes things don't play out as we expect.

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His plans didn't play out the way he hoped, but he learned a lot.

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We're just going to have to see how it all plays out in the end.

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If the negotiations don't play out well, we might have to try another approach.

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