play at
US /pleɪ æt/
UK /pleɪ æt/
1.
假装, 敷衍
to do something in a way that is not serious or committed
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He's just playing at being a doctor; he has no real medical training.
他只是假装是医生；他没有真正的医学培训。
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Don't just play at your work; put in real effort.
不要只是敷衍了事；要付出真正的努力。