play off
US /pleɪ ɔf/
UK /pleɪ ɒf/
短语动词
1.
挑拨, 利用
to make two people or groups compete against each other in order to get an advantage for yourself
示例:
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The manager tried to play off the two departments against each other to get more work done.
经理试图利用两个部门之间的竞争来完成更多工作。
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She's always trying to play her friends off against each other.
她总是试图挑拨她的朋友们互相竞争。
2.
利用, 发挥
to use something to your advantage, especially in a clever or subtle way
示例:
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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赢得了观众。
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The comedian would often play off the audience's reactions.
这位喜剧演员经常利用观众的反应。
3.
进行附加赛, 进行决胜局
to have a decisive game or match to determine a winner, especially after a tie
示例:
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The two teams will play off for the championship title tomorrow.
两支球队明天将进行附加赛争夺冠军头衔。
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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，他们将不得不进行附加赛来决定胜者。