词组 | Playing god |
释义 | (redirected from Playing god)play GodTo have a huge affect on or great power over someone's life, livelihood, health, or happiness. Many of these investment bankers like the idea of playing God, having the power to make or break the lives of those whose finances they control. As a doctor, you have to detach yourself emotionally from your patients, or else you risk feeling like you're playing God with them. play GodCOMMON If someone plays God, they behave as if they have the right to make the most important decisions, especially relating to the creation or ending of life. They accused the doctors of playing God, Note: This expression is used in a disapproving way. play Godbehave as if all-powerful or supremely important.play ˈGodbehave as if you control events or other people’s lives: It is unfair to ask doctors to play God and end someone’s life. |
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