play up

to make or try to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to highlight or showcase it

1. 1.

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, up.

   非比喻或习语用法:参见 play 和 up。

2. 2.

   To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.

   使或试图使某事显得更重要、更可能或更明显；展示或突出。

3. 3.

   To play (e.g. sport or music) more vigorously.

   更用力地玩(如运动或音乐)。

更起劲地演奏或比赛；字面义（非习语）；非比喻或习语用法:参见 play 和 up。；使或试图使某事显得更重要、更可能或更明显；展示或突出。；更用力地玩(如运动或音乐)。

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