Dictionary entry
dramatic play
/drəˈmætik plei/
noun
表演游戏
a type of play in which children act out roles and scenarios, often imitating real-life situations or stories
儿童通过角色扮演模仿现实或故事的活动
In use
Children often engage in dramatic play to act out real-life scenarios.
The preschool curriculum includes a daily period for dramatic play.
Through dramatic play, kids develop social and language skills.
engage in dramatic play
Children engage in dramatic play to develop social skills.
孩子们通过表演游戏发展社交技能。
dramatic play provides [benefit]
此模式中，[benefit]常为抽象名词。
Dramatic play provides opportunities for language development.
表演游戏为语言发展提供了机会。
incorporate dramatic play into [setting]
Teachers often incorporate dramatic play into the curriculum.
老师经常将表演游戏融入课程中。
Common mistakes
Children engage in a dramatic play.Children engage in dramatic play.
“dramatic play”是不可数名词，不能加不定冠词“a”。
The kids love dramatic games.The kids love dramatic play.
“dramatic play”是固定短语，表示表演游戏，不能用“game”替代“play”。
Connections
Confusing words
- role play
- 角色扮演 · dramatic play 强调即兴表演情节和故事线，而 role play 更侧重扮演特定角色或情景，常带有教学目标
- pretend play
- 假装游戏 · dramatic play 通常包含有组织的故事情节和角色互动，而 pretend play 更泛指任何想象性游戏，不一定有结构
Learner notes
Grammar Note
不可数名词
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.