"play at" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈæt

PLAY-at

UK

plˈeɪ/ /ˈæt

PLAY-at

释义

To pretend to be doing something, often without taking it seriously, or to act as if you are something without actually being it. It can also mean to participate in a game or activity for fun, not seriously.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈæt

英式英语

plˈeɪ/ /ˈæt

简化发音

美式

PLAY-at

英式

PLAY-at

语境中听

The children play at being pirates in the backyard.

Don't play at working—do it properly.

She likes to play at being a teacher with her friends.

Stop playing at being the boss and make a real decision.