"play on" 怎么发音
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PLAY-on
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
PLAY-on
释义
To use a word or idea with two meanings for humor or effect, or to take advantage of something such as an emotion or situation.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
英式英语
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
简化发音
美式
PLAY-on
英式
PLAY-on
语境中听
He made a joke that was a play on words.
The advertisement tries to play on people's fears.
She loves to play on words when she writes poems.
The politician's speech seemed to play on public anger.