play a part

US /pleɪ ə pɑːrt/
UK /pleɪ ə pɑːrt/
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1.

发挥作用, 起作用

to be involved in something and have an effect on it

:
Everyone needs to play a part in protecting the environment.
每个人都应该在环境保护中发挥作用
Stress can play a part in many health problems.
压力可能在许多健康问题中起作用
2.

扮演角色, 出演

to perform a role in a play or film

:
She hopes to play a part in the school musical.
她希望在学校音乐剧中扮演一个角色
He was chosen to play a part in the new movie.
他被选中在新电影中扮演一个角色