| 单词 | play |
| 释义 | play (pleɪ ) Word forms: plays , playing , played 1. verb A1 When children, animals, or perhaps adults play, they spend time doing enjoyable things, such as using toys and taking part in games. ...invite the children round to play. [VERB] They played in the little garden. [VERB] Polly was playing with her teddy bear. [VERB + with] Play is also a noun. ...a few hours of play until the baby-sitter takes them off to bed. 2. verb A1 When you play a sport, game, or match, you take part in it. All they want to do is sit around playing computer games. [VERB noun] Alain was playing cards with his friends. [VERB noun + with] I used to play basketball. [VERB noun] I want to play for my country. [VERB + for] He captained the team but he didn't actually play. [VERB] Synonyms: take part in, be involved in, engage in, participate in Play is also a noun. Both sides adopted the Continental style of play. 3. verb B1 When one person or team plays another or plays against them, they compete against them in a sport or game. Northern Ireland will play Latvia. [VERB noun] I've played against him a few times. [VERB + against] Synonyms: compete against, challenge, take on, rival Play is also a noun. Fischer won after 5 hours and 41 minutes of play. 4. verb When you play the ball or play a shot in a game or sport, you kick or hit the ball. Think first before playing the ball. [VERB noun] He considered how to play a shot from the rough on his final hole. [VERB noun] I played the ball back slightly. [VERB noun adverb] Synonyms: hit, pass, shoot, kick 5. verb B2 If you play a joke or a trick on someone, you deceive them or give them a surprise in a way that you think is funny, but that often causes problems for them or annoys them. Someone had played a trick on her, stretched a piece of string at the top of those steps. [VERB noun + on] I thought: 'This cannot be happening, somebody must be playing a joke.' [VERB noun] Synonyms: perform, carry out, execute 6. verb If you play with an object or with your hair, you keep moving it or touching it with your fingers, perhaps because you are bored or nervous. She stared at the floor, idly playing with the strap of her handbag. [VERB + with] 7. countable noun A2 A play is a piece of writing which is performed in a theatre, on the radio, or on television. The company put on a play about the homeless. [+ about] It's my favourite Shakespeare play. Synonyms: drama, show, performance, piece 8. verb B1 If an actor plays a role or character in a play or film, he or she performs the part of that character. ...Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, in which he played Hyde. [VERB noun] His ambition is to play the part of Dracula. [VERB noun] Synonyms: act, portray, represent, perform 9. link verb You can use play to describe how someone behaves, when they are deliberately behaving in a certain way or like a certain type of person. For example, to play the innocent, means to pretend to be innocent, and to play deaf means to pretend not to hear something. Hill tried to play the peacemaker. [VERB noun] She was just playing the devoted mother. [VERB noun] So you want to play nervous today? [VERB adjective] 10. verb You can describe how someone deals with a situation by saying that they play it in a certain way. For example, if someone plays it cool, they keep calm and do not show much emotion, and if someone plays it straight, they behave in an honest and direct way. Investors are playing it cautious, and they're playing it smart. [V n adj/adv] 11. verb A2 If you play a musical instrument or play a tune on a musical instrument, or if a musical instrument plays, music is produced from it. Nina had been playing the piano. [VERB noun] Two people played jazz on a piano. [VERB noun] He played for me. [VERB + for] Place your baby in her seat and play her a lullaby. [VERB noun noun] The guitars played. [VERB] 12. verb A2 If you play a record or a CD, you put it into a machine and sound is produced. If a record or a CD is playing, sound is being produced from it. She played her records too loudly. [VERB noun] ...v. [VERB noun] There is classical music playing in the background. [VERB] 13. verb A2 If a musician or group of musicians plays or plays a concert, they perform music for people to listen or dance to. A band was playing. [VERB] He will play concerts in Amsterdam and Paris. [VERB noun] 14. verb When light plays somewhere, it moves about on a surface in an unsteady way. [literary] The sun played on the frosty roofs. [VERB preposition] 15. what are you playing at? phrase If you ask what someone is playing at, you are angry because you think they are doing something stupid or wrong. [informal, feelings] What on earth are you playing at? 16. come into play/be brought into play phrase When something comes into play or is brought into play, it begins to be used or to have an effect. The real existence of a military option will come into play. Breathing brings many muscles into play. 17. play a part/play a role phrase B2 If something or someone plays a part or plays a role in a situation, they are involved in it and have an effect on it. They played a part in the life of their community. The U.N. would play a major role in monitoring a ceasefire. ...the role played by diet in disease. 18. to play ball phrase If someone refuses to play ball, they are unwilling to do what someone wants them to do. [informal] The association has threatened to withdraw its support if the banks refuse to play ball. Synonyms: cooperate, play the game, show willing, pitch in [informal] 19. to play your cards right phrase If you say that someone will achieve success if they play their cards right, you mean that they will achieve success if they act skilfully and use the advantages that they have. You're looking for fun and romance and, if you play your cards right, you may just get it. 20. to play it by ear phrase If you play it by ear, you decide what to say or do in a situation by responding to events rather than by following a plan which you have decided on in advance. Synonyms: improvise, wing it [informal], ad-lib, extemporize 21. to play fair phrase If you say that someone plays fair, you mean that they behave or act in a reasonable and honest way. The government is not playing fair, one union official told me. 22. to play fast and loose phrase [VERB inflects] If you say that someone is playing fast and loose, you are expressing disapproval of them for behaving in a deceitful, immoral, or irresponsible way. [disapproval] There have been people who have played fast and loose with the rules. 23. to play second fiddle phrase If you play second fiddle to someone, your position is less important than theirs in something that you are doing together. She hated the thought of playing second fiddle to Rose. 24. to play the field phrase If someone plays the field, they have a number of different romantic or sexual relationships. [informal] He gave up playing the field and married a year ago. 25. to play with fire phrase If you say that someone is playing with fire, you mean that they are doing something dangerous that may result in great harm for them and cause many problems. Those who even venture to think about mass layoffs are playing with fire. 26. to play the fool phrase If you play the fool or act the fool, you behave in a playful, childish, and foolish way, usually in order to make other people laugh. They used to play the fool together, calling each other silly names and giggling. 27. to play to the gallery phrase If you play to the gallery, you do something in public in a way which you hope will impress people. I must tell you that in my opinion you're both now playing to the gallery. 28. to play into someone's hands phrase If you play into someone's hands, you do something which they want you to do and which places you in their power. [journalism] He is playing into the hands of racists. 29. to play hard to get phrase If someone plays hard to get, they pretend not to be interested in another person or in what someone is trying to persuade them to do. I wanted her and she was playing hard to get. 30. to play havoc phrase If one thing plays havoc with another or wreaks havoc on it, it prevents it from continuing or functioning as normal, or damages it. Time-zone changes play havoc with our bodies. The weather played havoc with airline schedules. Stress can wreak havoc on the immune system. 31. to play host phrase If a person or country plays host to an event or an important visitor, they host the event or the visit. Victoria Park, in east London, has played host to several music festivals. The Prime Minister played host to the US President. 32. to play safe phrase If you play safe or play it safe, you do not take any risks. If you want to play safe, cut down on the amount of salt you eat. The pilot decided that Christchurch was too far away, and played it safe and landed at Wellington. 33. to play for time phrase If you play for time, you try to make something happen more slowly, because you do not want it to happen or because you need time to think about what to do if it happens. The president's decision is being seen as an attempt to play for time. 34. to play truant phrase If a pupil plays truant, he or she stays away from school without permission. She was getting into trouble over playing truant from school. [+ from] Synonyms: stay away from school, be absent, truant, skive off [British, informal] Phrasal verbs: play along phrasal verb [no passive] If you play along with a person, with what they say, or with their plans, you appear to agree with them and do what they want, even though you are not sure whether they are right. My mother has learnt to play along with the bizarre conversations begun by father. [VERB PARTICLE + with] He led the way to the lift. Fox played along, following him. [VERB PARTICLE] play around 1. phrasal verb If you play around, you behave in a silly way to amuse yourself or other people. [informal] Stop playing around and eat! [VERB PARTICLE] There was no doubt he was serious, it wasn't just playing around. [VERB PARTICLE] Had he taken the keys and played around with her car? [VERB PARTICLE + with] 2. phrasal verb If you play around with a problem or an arrangement of objects, you try different ways of organizing it in order to find the best solution or arrangement. [informal] I can play around with the pictures to make them more eye-catching. [VERB PARTICLE + with] 3. phrasal verb If someone plays around, they have sex with people other than the person they are married to or having a serious relationship with. [informal] Up to 75 per cent of married men may be playing around. [VERB PARTICLE] Robert was playing around with another woman. [VERB PARTICLE with noun] 4. See also play play at 1. phrasal verb [no passive] If you say that someone is playing at something, you disapprove of the fact that they are doing it casually and not very seriously. [disapproval] We were still playing at war–dropping leaflets instead of bombs. [VERB PARTICLE noun/verb-ing] 2. phrasal verb [no passive] If someone, especially a child, plays at being someone or doing something, they pretend to be that person or do that thing as a game. Ed played at being a pirate. [VERB PARTICLE noun/verb-ing] 3. phrasal verb If you do not know what someone is playing at, you do not understand what they are doing or what they are trying to achieve. [informal] She began to wonder what he was playing at. [VERB PARTICLE] 'What do you think you're playing at?' he said. 'I can't sell this.' [VERB PARTICLE] play back 1. phrasal verb B2 When you play back a tape or film, you listen to the sounds or watch the pictures after recording them. He bought an answering machine that plays back his messages when he calls. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Ted might benefit from hearing his own voice recorded and played back. [VERB-ed PARTICLE] I played the tape back. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 2. See also playback play down phrasal verb If you play down something, you try to make people believe that it is not particularly important. Western diplomats have played down the significance of the reports. [VERB PARTICLE noun] He plays down rumours that he aims to become a Labour MP. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] Both London and Dublin are playing the matter down. [VERB noun PARTICLE] play off against phrasal verb If you play people off against each other, you make them compete or argue, so that you gain some advantage. Gregory would interview them, and would play one off against the other. [VERB noun PARTICLE PARTICLE noun] play on phrasal verb If you play on someone's fears, weaknesses, or faults, you deliberately use them in order to persuade that person to do something, or to achieve what you want. ...an election campaign which plays on the population's fear of change. [VERB PARTICLE noun] I felt guilty saying that, playing on her generosity. [VERB PARTICLE noun] play out phrasal verb [usually passive] If a dramatic event is played out, it gradually takes place. Her union reforms were played out against a background of rising unemployment. [be VERB-ed PARTICLE] The film has eerie parallels with the drama being played out in real life. [be VERB-ed PARTICLE] play up 1. phrasal verb If you play up something, you emphasize it and try to make people believe that it is important. The media played up the prospects for a settlement. [VERB PARTICLE noun] His Japanese ancestry has been played up by some of his opponents. [VERB PARTICLE noun, be VERB-ed PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb [usually cont, no passive] If something such as a machine or a part of your body is playing up or is playing you up, it is causing problems because it is not working properly. [British, informal] The engine had been playing up. [VERB PARTICLE] It was his back playing him up. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verb When children play up, they are naughty and difficult to control. [British, informal] Patrick often plays up when he knows I'm in a hurry. [VERB PARTICLE] play upon phrasal verb To play upon something means the same as to play on it. [formal] Ignorance and fears were played upon to get the yes vote. Quotations: The play's the thing Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the kingHamlet Play it Sam. Play `As Time Goes By'Casablanca Idioms: play merry hell with something [British] or play hell with something to have a bad effect on something or to cause great confusion Divorce and remarriage play hell with property and inheritance law. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play hell or play merry hell to cause trouble by behaving badly or to protest strongly or angrily about something She played merry hell and stormed out in a rage. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play hardball [mainly US] to do anything that is necessary to achieve or obtain what you want, even if this involves being harsh or unfair The White House decided to retaliate by taking jobs away from his state, showing they were tough guys who could play hardball. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play hard to get to deliberately make it difficult for someone to obtain something that they need from you, such as your agreement or permission I didn't know at the time that I was playing hard to get, but apparently that made him want to hire me even more. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play into someone's hands to make a foolish mistake or act in the way that someone wants you to act, so that they gain an advantage over you or defeat you The main opposition parties played into his hands by boycotting the election. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play gooseberry [British] to be present somewhere with two other people who are having a romantic relationship and who want to be alone together 'I didn't want to play gooseberry with you and Bev,' he smiled. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play God to behave as if you have complete power and can do anything that you want He insisted that the government should not play God: the market alone should decide what industries should be set up. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play games to not be serious enough about a difficult situation The company says it needs about a week to make a decision on staffing. One employee says he thinks the company is playing games with them. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play a waiting game to delay making any decisions or taking any action, because you think that it is better to wait and see how things develop I propose to play a waiting game, and hope that a few of the pieces of this puzzle will soon begin to fit together. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play someone at their own game to behave towards someone in the same unfair or unpleasant way that they have been behaving towards you I never used to get introduced to their clients. So I've started playing them at their own game. When I have clients to come and see me, I don't introduce them either. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play the game to do things in the accepted way or in the way that you are told to in order to keep your job or to achieve success In order to survive in the political system, they have to play the game. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers not play the game [mainly British, old-fashioned] to behave in an unfair and unacceptable way Labour chancellors really aren't supposed to do this sort of thing. It is not playing the game. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play to the gallery to try to impress the public and make yourself popular, instead of dealing seriously with important matters It took more than 20 years for the House of Commons to allow TV cameras there, because some members were frightened that others would play to the gallery. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play with fire to behave in a very risky way that means that you are likely to have problems Schulte warned government and industrial leaders that those who even venture to think about mass layoffs are playing with fire. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play the field to have many different romantic relationships rather than staying with one person He gave up playing the field and married a year ago. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play second fiddle to have to accept that you are less important than someone else The 44-year-old senator will play second fiddle to a man who has been his junior in the Democrat hierarchy. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play fast and loose with something to treat something important without enough care or respect The banks claim high interest rates are necessary because the government is playing fast and loose with public spending. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play both ends against the middle to pretend to support or favour two opposing people or ideas in order to gain an advantage from a situation The Irish queen was adept at playing both ends against the middle, sometimes confronting the English,and sometimes co-operating with them. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play it by ear to deal with things as they happen, rather than following a plan or previous arrangement `Where will we stay in Gloucestershire?' `Oh, I guess a bed-and-breakfast place. We'll have to play it by ear.' Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play ducks and drakes with someone [British] to treat someone badly, by being dishonest with them or not taking them seriously Politicians are playing ducks and drakes with the poorest and most disadvantaged people in the country. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers not play with a full deck to not be completely honest in a contest or discussion, and therefore have an unfair advantage over other people This guy is either very clever or he's not playing with a full deck. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers child's play something that is very easy to deal with He thought the work would be child's play. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers when the cat's away, the mice will play said to mean that people do what they want, or misbehave when their boss or another person in authority is away While the bosses are out of the room, the workers watch the game – a case of while the cat's away the mice will play. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play your cards right [mainly British] to use your skills to do all the things that are necessary in order to succeed or gain an advantage Soon, if she played her cards right, she would be head of the London office. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play your cards close to the vest [US] to not tell anyone about your plans or thoughts He plays his cards very close to the vest, causing some attorneys with whom he's worked to describe him as secretive and manipulative. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play a straight bat [British] to try to avoid answering difficult questions But last Saturday her interviewee played a straight bat, referring all inquiries to his solicitors before driving off. [old-fashioned] to do things in an honest and simple way because you have traditional ideas and values Amit, then 14, was very surprised to find that playing a straight bat was not considered all that important in his new school. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play ball to do what someone has asked you to do, or to work with them in order to achieve something that you both want The Association of British Insurers has threatened to withdraw its support if the banks and building societies refuse to play ball. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play your ace to do something clever and unexpected to give yourself an advantage Just as the race was nearly over, Hackett played his ace and pulled ahead. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play the numbers game to use amounts or figures to support an argument, often in a way that confuses or misleads people Since everyone plays the numbers game differently, there is hot debate about the real volume of sales. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers make great play of something [British] to put too much emphasis on something or exaggerate its importance He made great play of stepping over especially low tables to reach the other side of the stage. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers make a play for something to try to get something that you want Analysts say the company could soon be making a play for properties around the world. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers make a play for someone to try to win the attention or admiration of a person who you find attractive One of the women made a play for him. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play someone for a fool to deceive someone and use them for your own advantage John, do not play me for a fool. You owe me better than that. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play possum [literary] to try to make people ignore you by pretending to be dead or asleep `Playing possum, huh?' said Joe. `Right,' said Frank. `I figured it might be interesting to hear what they had to say to each other when they thought I was unconscious.' Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play Russian roulette to do something that is very dangerous because it involves big risks People using faulty tumble dryers are unwittingly playing Russian roulette . Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play it safe to not take any risks The pilot decided that Christchurch was too far away, and played it safe, landing at Wellington. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play a shell game [mainly US] to deliberately deceive people, for example by changing things or pretending to change things, in order to gain an advantage The union accused the mine-owners of playing a shell game, planning to open mines in the future with the intention of hiring non-union miners. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers the state of play [British] the current situation Ben Willmott gives you the state of play on marijuana and the law. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play for time to try to delay doing or saying something definite until you have decided what is the best course of action to take He poured himself a drink, playing for time, giving himself a moment to think before he answered her question. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers play your trump card to do something unexpected which gives you a definite advantage over other people If she wished, she could threaten to play her trump card, publishing an autobiography of embarrassing disclosures. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: big play I then made a big play for her. The Sun I then made a big play of mopping his suit. The Sun It's a big play that plunges into the question of how we live in the world. Times, Sunday Times Make a big play of offering to get an early flight home. Times, Sunday Times This was the week when shops and luxury brands make their big play for your cash while trying to sound avuncular, festive, sophisticated and not in the least bit desperate. Times, Sunday Times Why do they play a recording — often, and particularly — requests, then talk all over it and fade it out? Times, Sunday Times They play a recording of their purring call outside the possible nesting holes, and if they get a reply they record a breeding bird. Times, Sunday Times Every time you left or entered the house, it would play a recording of birdsong. Times,Sunday Times Because there was no loo nearby, his trainer would play a recording on a phone. The Sun She believed that including words in the song about radio themes would convince stations to play the recording. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This means load times are almost entirely eradicated, making it easier than ever to pick up a controller and play a round of golf. The Sun But he had the natural ability to play all round the wicket, front foot or back foot, and his balance was excellent. Times, Sunday Times I'd love to play a round, but must away in my jet. Times, Sunday Times He complained that it took five hours to play a round, but then added that he was so 'amped' that he made himself walk more slowly. Times, Sunday Times But a lack of company bookings has forced the estate to allow individuals to play a round. The Sun Costa has attracted criticism for his play this season. Times, Sunday Times The big leagues, desperate to be allowed to play their season to a conclusion at some point. The Sun Of course if they play the season out and survive then fine. The Sun We still have a lot of games to play this season so hopefully he will score more goals. The Sun He returned to play this season, making 11 appearances. Times, Sunday Times He knows how to play a team but his transfer decisions were awful! The Sun I wanted them to play a team sport. Times, Sunday Times They were far, far superior — when you play a team as motivated as them you must do better. The Sun Teams are still adjusting to the best way to play this tournament. Times, Sunday Times Or at least play the tournament. Houston Chronicle She's fired up, and she said that she wouldn't play the tournament if she felt it would hinder her in any way. Globe and Mail I wasn't in the mood to play a tournament in the first week of the year. Times, Sunday Times I've got to play a tournament. The Sun Is a cunning old writer pulling out — once again — her best card to play a trick on us? Times, Sunday Times They could not play that trick twice. The Sun A lot of cars play this trick, and it's a horrible con to make everything seem interesting on a short test drive. Times, Sunday Times They play a trick on the taxpayer because saving money by not investing in these young people now means a heavy future price for taxpayers. Times, Sunday Times He decides to play a trick upon him involving a pail of water balanced on the overhead tester of the bed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Become the gatekeeper peering through the telescope to spot playmates approaching, and call down through the funnel speaker and play a tune on the melodic xylophone chimes. The Sun He can play the tune of the moon. Times, Sunday Times By the age of seven he could play any tune he heard on the piano in the dark, though he never learnt to read or write music. Times, Sunday Times Trumpets and clarinets are used to play the tune. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was said to be able to remember and play any tune he had heard once, and was hardly ever stumped by obscure requests. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some home supporters had left before the final whistle after watching their team play poorly. Times,Sunday Times You very rarely see these guys play poorly. Times, Sunday Times I can play poorly and make a spin on it, convince myself. Times, Sunday Times Play poorly and he will savage you. Times, Sunday Times Instead, he picked a lousy time to play poorly. Houston Chronicle I was fortunate to play professionally for 14 years and loved every second. The Sun I love golf but was never good enough to play professionally. Times, Sunday Times Six of the seven went on to play professionally and more of the family will follow. Times, Sunday Times I'll never play professionally again and, for a month at least, it's the best feeling in the world. The Sun I don't play professionally, but in local amateur orchestras. Times, Sunday Times The home team, trailing by 147 on first innings, need 174 more to win when play resumes this morning. Times, Sunday Times Another horrible burst of rain today may clear before play resumes, but heavy clouds will linger on and showers are likely to return tomorrow. Times, Sunday Times When play resumes, he has plenty to do both for his own cause and that of his team's. Times,Sunday Times But he will have a tricky eightfooter on the seventh to stay at oneover par when play resumes today. The Sun Play resumes tomorrow with game eleven. Times, Sunday Times Each of these classes bring a new play style to their respective roles. The Sun The three new classes all have new mechanics, with the astrologian being a particular favourite for its play style and design. The Sun Upgrading specific augments on your body can allow you to influence people's decisions - and you can evolve your play style through upgrades which boost your strength and stealth. The Sun Bowling now has two varieties, helping give choice to your play style, including the old classic option. The Sun Picking the right skills for your play style will give you the edge over your enemies however you decide to tackle them. The Sun But it's not hard to picture the joy on their faces as they play with the toy they have always wanted. The Sun He'd play with a toy until he broke it, then move on to the next. The Sun He then goes outside to the building's hall to play with his toy soldiers with his grandfather. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a game for him; he enjoyed playing with his toys. Times, Sunday Times It asks them to care about what it will be like when they are too old to want to play with their toys. Times, Sunday Times The star, 40, was forced to perform in a theatre play with a crutch after falling during rehearsals. The Sun He also wrote a number of books (handbooks, essays and fictional works), a theatre play, and a couple of radio plays. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was later made the subject of a theatre play. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The book was the basis for a 1987 film, and a theatre play of 2006. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has also published over twenty other books, including three novels and a theatre play. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Still, how strange it must have been for him to watch this play which underlines how our obsession with class bedevils our politics. Times, Sunday Times Those who watch her play turn up as much to see her fail as succeed. Times, Sunday Times If you're watching a play about trains, why not watch it at a railway station? Times, Sunday Times The lucky ones who got to watch her play week after week simply marvelled at her game, with all its fragility. Times, Sunday Times It's a funny thing watching your own play and watching an audience watch your play. Times, Sunday Times He was also a gifted public speaker and went round universities telling students 'how to write a play in a day'. Times, Sunday Times She meant to write a play about homelessness. Times, Sunday Times Has the experience tempted him to write a play? Times, Sunday Times Somebody should go down on one knee and beg him to write a play for television. Times, Sunday Times Unfortunately, they should add, we've forgotten to write a play. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 游戏, 进行比赛, 演奏 音 Japanese: 劇, 競技を行う in sport, 演奏する music |
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