put on a play
collocation上演一出戏
The school drama club put on a play about the history of the town.
学校戏剧社上演了一出关于该镇历史的戏。
玩耍;嬉戏
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玩耍;嬉戏
doing something for enjoyment rather than for work, especially by children or young animals
The students performed a play about environmental protection.
学生们表演了一部关于环境保护的戏剧。
玩耍(尤指儿童)
Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
剧本
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
(幼兽的)嬉戏
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
戏剧演出
a theatrical performance of a drama
She wrote a play that won several awards.
她写了一部获得多个奖项的剧本。
AI contextual example
The director's new play opens next week.
导演的新剧下周首演。
AI contextual example
he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
他写了几个剧本,但只有一个在百老汇上演。
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the play lasted two hours
这出戏持续了两个小时。
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上演一出戏
The school drama club put on a play about the history of the town.
学校戏剧社上演了一出关于该镇历史的戏。
写剧本
She is writing a play for the local theater festival.
她正在为当地戏剧节写一个剧本。
关于……的戏剧
The play about the civil war received rave reviews.
这部关于内战的戏剧获得了热烈好评。
由……创作的戏剧
We saw a play by Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre.
我们在环球剧场看了一部莎士比亚的戏剧。
一次精彩的战术配合
The quarterback executed a brilliant play to score the winning touchdown.
四分卫执行了一次精彩的战术配合,获得了致胜达阵。
一次防守战术
The team's defensive play in the final minutes saved the game.
球队最后几分钟的防守战术挽救了比赛。
犯规行为;奸诈手段
The police suspected foul play when the man disappeared.
当那名男子失踪时,警方怀疑有奸诈行为。
公平竞争;公正对待
The referee ensured fair play throughout the game.
裁判确保整场比赛公平竞争。
双关语;俏皮话
The joke was a clever play on words.
这个笑话是一个巧妙的双关语。
这出戏才是关键
The audience gave a standing ovation after the play.
观众在戏剧结束后起立鼓掌。
发长 /eɪ/ 音 (如 day, play)
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想象足球赛的‘战术’(play)就像戏剧‘表演’,演员和球员都在按‘剧本’行动。
语境:戏剧、剧场;语域:中性。注:通常用于指代舞台剧或戏剧表演。
All these words end with the letters 'ay' and are pronounced with the /eɪ/ sound, making them perfect rhymes with 'play'.
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