Expression Cards
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idiom
plans are up in the air
计划不确定或尚未决定
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
phrasal-verb
plant out
把幼苗种植到地里让它们生长
Meaning
to put young plants into the ground to grow
Example
The students **planted out** hundreds of trees on Earth Day.
idiom
plant the seed
巧妙地引入一个想法，以便稍后影响某人
Meaning
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
Example
He **planted the seed** for the project during the discussion.
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plant the seeds
开始一个将在未来发展的过程
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.
idiom
play a cameo
在电影中做短暂的出现
Meaning
to make a brief appearance in a film
Example
The director himself **played a cameo** in the movie.
idiom
play a part
在某事中发挥作用或影响
Meaning
to have a role or influence in something
Example
She **played a part** in making the project successful.
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play a pivotal role
在某事中扮演重要角色
Meaning
to play an important part in something
Example
She played a **pivotal role** in the success of the team.
idiom
play a role
在某事中起作用
Meaning
to have a part in something
Example
Everyone **played a role** in making the show successful.
phrasal-verb
play along with
假装同意或配合某事
Meaning
to pretend to agree or cooperate with something
Example
Many people **play along with** trending topics just to stay relevant online.
phrasal-verb
play around with
尝试想法、材料或技术
Meaning
to experiment with ideas, materials, or techniques
Example
She loves to **play around with** different colors to find new combinations.
phrasal-verb
play back
听或观看之前录制的内容
Meaning
to listen to or watch something that was previously recorded
Example
Let’s **play back** the scene to check if the sound was clear.
idiom
play both sides
支持对立方以获得优势
Meaning
to support opposing parties to gain advantage
Example
Some lobbyists are known to **play both sides** of the issue.
idiom
play by ear
即兴发挥或随行决定，而不是遵循固定计划
Meaning
to improvise or decide as you go rather than following a fixed plan
Example
We don't have a fixed schedule, so let's just **play it by ear**.
idiom
play devil's advocate
为了测试一个想法的强度而反对它
Meaning
to argue against an idea to test how strong it is
Example
I don't necessarily disagree, but let me **play devil's advocate** for a moment.
idiom
play dirty
使用不公平或不诚实的方法获胜
Meaning
to use unfair or dishonest methods to win
Example
Politicians often **play dirty** during elections.
phrasal-verb
play down
让某事显得不如它实际重要或严肃
Meaning
to make something seem less important or serious than it is
Example
The minister tried to **play down** the controversy in the media.
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play fair
诚实行事并平等对待他人
Meaning
to act honestly and treat others equally
Example
We expect everyone to **play fair** during the competition.
idiom
play God
做出对生命或道德有极端控制的决定
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
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play hardball
在谈判中坚定且强硬
Meaning
to be firm and tough in negotiation
Example
He decided to **play hardball** during the contract talks.
phrasal-verb
play into
对特定趋势或情况的贡献或支持
Meaning
to contribute to or support a particular trend or situation
Example
The new technology **plays into** the growing demand for automation.
idiom
play it by ear
根据情况发展决定或行动
Meaning
to decide or act as the situation develops
Example
We’ll **play it by ear** and see what happens.
idiom
Play it safe
避免冒险
Meaning
to avoid taking risks
Example
He always **plays it safe** and never tries new things.
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play it straight
诚实并直接
Meaning
to be honest and direct
Example
Just **play it straight** and tell them what happened.
idiom
play on someone's emotions
通过诉诸某人的感情来影响某人
Meaning
to influence someone by appealing to their feelings
Example
The ad tries to **play on people's emotions** to sell products.