play off
US /pleɪ ɔf/
UK /pleɪ ɒf/
片語動詞
1.
挑撥, 利用
to make two people or groups compete against each other in order to get an advantage for yourself
範例:
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The manager tried to play off the two departments against each other to get more work done.
經理試圖利用兩個部門之間的競爭來完成更多工作。
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She's always trying to play her friends off against each other.
她總是試圖挑撥她的朋友們互相競爭。
2.
利用, 發揮
to use something to your advantage, especially in a clever or subtle way
範例:
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He managed to play off his charm to win over the audience.
他成功地利用自己的魅力贏得了觀眾。
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The comedian would often play off the audience's reactions.
這位喜劇演員經常利用觀眾的反應。
3.
進行附加賽, 進行決勝局
to have a decisive game or match to determine a winner, especially after a tie
範例:
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The two teams will play off for the championship title tomorrow.
兩支球隊明天將進行附加賽爭奪冠軍頭銜。
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If the scores are tied, they will have to play off to decide the winner.
如果比分持平，他們將不得不進行附加賽來決定勝者。