a play by sb
by 后面接剧作者，也可说 the plays of Shakespeare。
We are reading a play by Shakespeare this term.
这学期我们在读一部莎士比亚的戏剧。
剧本；戏剧；戏剧演出；比赛过程；打法；回合；攻防动作；表现；竞技状态
doing something for enjoyment rather than for work, especially by children or young animals
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
比赛进程
The conduct, or course, of a game.
战术
a preset plan of action in team sports
(球等)可活动范围
The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is played or available to be played (see also in play, out of play).
个人(在运动或比赛中的)表现
An individual's performance in a sport or game.
(比赛中的)短暂动作
A short sequence of action within a game.
剧本
A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
戏剧演出
A theatrical performance featuring actors.
(商业、政治等的)策略性行动
An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.
(油气等资源的)含矿构造
A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
(光等的)闪动
Movement (of a pattern of light etc.)
活动余地
Freedom to move.
(观看或收听媒体的)一次
An instance of watching or listening to media.
(媒体的)播放
An instance or instances of causing media to be watched or heard, such as by broadcasting.
按下后播放媒体的按钮。
A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
文字游戏的一个实例。
An instance of wordplay.
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。
用法提示：名词“play”表示戏剧表演。
AI contextual example
She wrote a play that won several awards.
她写了一部获得多个奖项的剧本。
用法提示：名词“play”表示剧本。
AI contextual example
The director's new play opens next week.
导演的新剧下周首演。
用法提示：名词“play”指戏剧作品。
AI contextual example
by 后面接剧作者，也可说 the plays of Shakespeare。
We are reading a play by Shakespeare this term.
这学期我们在读一部莎士比亚的戏剧。
about 引出剧本的主题或内容。
She wrote a play about growing up in a small town.
她写了一个关于在小镇长大的剧本。
固定搭配，多指孩子或动物在玩耍，常放在名词后作修饰。
The kids were at play on the beach.
孩子们在沙滩上玩耍。
多用于体育，指球仍处于比赛进行中、尚未成死球。
The referee blew the whistle, but the ball was still in play.
裁判吹了哨，但球仍在比赛中。
drama 侧重严肃或深刻剧作，可指舞台或影视作品，替换 play 时需注意场合
script 强调文字稿，侧重对白和场景说明，不直接等同于演出
stage play 特指现场舞台演出的剧本，比 play 更具体
production 指编排呈现的戏剧作品，强调制作整体，不限于文字
grammar · medium
易错句子Children learn a lot through a play.
正确表达Children learn a lot through play.
play 表示“玩耍、游戏”这一活动时是不可数名词，不能加不定冠词 a/an；through play 是固定搭配，意为“通过玩耍”。汉语的“玩”没有可数与不可数的区分，学习者常按“一次玩耍”误加冠词。
grammar · medium
易错句子The theatre is putting on three new play this month.
正确表达The theatre is putting on three new plays this month.
play 作“戏剧、剧本”讲是可数名词，前面有 three 等数词时要使用复数形式 plays。汉语名词不随数量变化，学习者容易漏掉复数词尾 -s。
grammar · medium
易错句子He played the main role on a play last year.
正确表达He played the main role in a play last year.
表示“在某部戏剧中（扮演角色）”要用介词 in；on 用于 on stage（在舞台上）等表达。学习者常由 on stage 类推而误用 on a play。
对应'剧本/戏剧表演'意义
对应'战术'意义
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。
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。
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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。