play with
US /pleɪ wɪθ/
UK /pleɪ wɪθ/
1.
〜で遊ぶ, 〜をいじる
to handle, move, or manipulate something, especially in a light or careless way
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Don't play with your food.
食べ物で遊ばないで。
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He likes to play with his hair when he's nervous.
彼は緊張すると髪をいじるのが好きだ。
2.
〜を検討する, 〜を弄ぶ
to consider an idea or possibility without committing to it seriously
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They're just playing with the idea of moving to a new city.
彼らは新しい都市へ引っ越すという考えを検討しているだけだ。
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Don't play with my emotions.
私の感情を弄ばないで。