"play up to" 怎么发音

expression

US

PLAY up too, PLAY up tuh, PLAY up ti

UK

play UP TOO

释义

To try to please someone in authority because you want them to like you or to get something from them, often by saying nice things or acting in a way that will benefit you.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

英式英语

plˈeɪ/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː

简化发音

美式

PLAY up too, PLAY up tuh, PLAY up ti

英式

play UP TOO

语境中听

He always plays up to the teacher to get better grades.

Some students play up to the coach hoping to be chosen for the team.

Why do you always play up to people in charge?

Stop playing up to the boss—we all know what you're doing.