"play off against" 怎么发音
expression
PLAY-awf uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
play-OFF uh-GENST
释义
To encourage competition or conflict between two people or groups, usually to gain an advantage for yourself.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɔf/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
英式英语
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɒf/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
简化发音
美式
PLAY-awf uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
英式
play-OFF uh-GENST
语境中听
Managers sometimes play off against their employees to get better results.
He tried to play off against his parents to get what he wanted.
The company played off against its two suppliers to get a lower price.
Politicians often play off against their opponents to win votes.