play
Произношение: [/pleɪ/]
Слово
Контекст: «games»
(verb) to engage in an activity for fun or enjoyment, especially involving rules or competition. Like when you are having fun with friends or family doing something like tag, soccer, or a board game.
Пример
The children love to play outside in the park.
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I don't like to play video games, I find them boring.
Пример
Do you want to play hide and seek with us?
Контекст: «performance»
(noun) a dramatic performance on stage, in a specific role or character. Like when actors portray a story in front of an audience.
Пример
She got the lead role in the school play this year.
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The play was poorly acted and received bad reviews.
Пример
Have you ever been in a school play before?
Контекст: «manipulate»
(verb) to handle or deal with something in a certain way, often with a sense of manipulation or strategy. Like when you pretend to be someone or something else to get what you want.
Пример
He knows how to play the piano very well.
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She's just playing you, don't believe everything she says.
Пример
Why are you playing the victim in this situation?
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