词组 | play with |
释义 | Idiom play withplay with (something) to use something in a way that is not serious or careful.She's playing with a dangerous drug.The budget is just playing with numbers and doesn't make sense. Phr V play with plays, playing, played play with sth to keep touching something or moving it from one position to another, often when you are boredStop playing with your hair!She was just playing with her meal - she didn't eat a mouthful. if you play with the idea of doing something, you consider it, but usually do not do itusually in continuous tensesWe were playing with the idea of moving to Glasgow. if you play with words or ideas, you use them and change them in a clever way, often in order to be humorousThe advert plays with the company's name very cleverly. play with sb/sth to treat a person or their feelings in a way that is not serious, for example by pretending to love themHe's not serious about her at all - he's just playing with her. play with yourself (always reflexive) informal to give yourself sexual pleasure by touching your sexual organsHe spent hours playing with himself under the bedclothes. play (something) with (one)1. To play a game or engage in a sport with one. I grew up playing board games with my family, so I've always had a fondness for them. Do you want to go play basketball with me later? 2. To act or assume a role or persona with someone. Samantha has a reputation of playing the fool with our teacher. I know you want to play the hero with your employees, but don't promise them things you can't deliver. play with (one)1. Literally, to engage in play alongside or in tandem with one. Why don't you go outside and play with your brother? No one wants to play with me. Everyone's too busy. 2. To tease, fool, or joke with one. I'm just playing with you, Tom—I'm not upset at all! I thought you were being serious—don't play with me like that! 3. To deliberately attempt to evade, deceive, or misinform one (about something) in order to manipulate them or achieve some desired outcome. Quit playing with me, Karen—I know that you're involved in this deal! The serial killer is playing with the police, leaving false clues everywhere to muddy the investigation. play with (oneself)1. euphemism To masturbate. My mother always used to say you'll go blind if you play with yourself. 2. To touch or fondle one's genitals. Get your hands out of your pants and stop playing with yourself! play with (something)1. Literally, to use an object as a toy. Billy's in the other room playing with his blocks. I don't think you should let your kids play with smartphones at such a young age. 2. To idly or distractedly fiddle with or manipulate something. She just sat there playing with bits of paper while we tried to explain what she'd done wrong. Quit playing with that paperclip and pay attention! 3. To test or experiment with something. I've been playing with designs for my company logo—which one do you like best? We're playing with a few different solutions to the problem. play something with someone or something1. to play a game with someone or a group. Do you want to play checkers with me? Fran played ball with the dog for a while. 2. to assume a particular role with someone or some group. Don't play the fool with me! Don always tried to play the successful entrepreneur with the board of directors. play with someone or something1. to play games with someone or a group. I love to play Ping-Pong. Will you play with me? They won't play with our team. We are too good. 2. to toy with someone or something. You are just playing with me. Can't you take me seriously? Please don't play with that crystal vase. play withv. 1. To engage in a sport, game, or other recreation with someone: I played chess with my brother until midnight. 2. To amuse or distract oneself by manipulating something: He sat playing with a rubber band throughout the lecture. 3. To jest with someone: I was just playing with you when I said I was angry. 4. To tamper with something: Someone played with my computer while I was gone. 5. To treat something casually or without seriousness; flirt with something: She played with the idea of going back to college. 6. To experiment with something: He played with many different hairstyles before choosing one he liked. 7. To manipulate or arrange something in a skillful manner: I like the way your poem plays with language. play with (oneself)Vulgar Slang To masturbate. |
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