play the game
US /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
UK /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
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遵守規則, 順應形勢
to accept and follow the rules or established procedures, especially when they are unfair or disadvantageous to oneself, in order to achieve a goal or maintain a position
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He doesn't like the company's policies, but he has to play the game if he wants to get promoted.
他不喜歡公司的政策，但如果他想升職，就必須遵守規則。
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Even though she disagreed with the decision, she decided to play the game and support her team.
儘管她不同意這個決定，但她還是決定遵守規則並支持她的團隊。