play a part
US /pleɪ ə pɑːrt/
UK /pleɪ ə pɑːrt/
1.
发挥作用, 起作用
to be involved in something and have an effect on it
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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。
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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
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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。
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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。