| 词汇 | play out |
| 释义 | Idiom play outplay out (something) to go through a process.We're waiting to see how the debate about more education reform will play itself out in the weeks ahead. Phr V play out plays, playing, played be played out (always passive) if an event, especially an exciting one, is played out, it takes placeusually + adv/prepIn fact the whole crisis has been played out under the glare of international television cameras. play out or play itself out mainly American if an event plays out or plays itself out, it develops and then comes to an endThe best thing to do is stand back and let the crisis play itself out.The impact of the new trade agreement will take time to play out. play out sth or play sth out if you play out a situation {e.g. scene, fantasy}, you pretend that it is really happeningThis therapy enables people to play out violent fantasies in a safe environment. to play a sports match to the endThey refused to play out the last three minutes after the floodlights failed. play out verb 1 (of a DJ) to perform in public; (of a dance record) to be included in a DJ's repertoire UK, 2003. 2 to escape from confinement US, 1972 play out1. To do something to completion; to conclude or finish (something). She was determined to play out the game, even though she could barely see out of her right eye. It's anyone's guess who will win at this point. We'll just have to see how the election plays out. 2. To use something until it is finished or has become depleted. Typically used in a passive construction. Be sure to pace yourself, or your energy will be played out before you come close to finishing the race. 3. To slacken and extend a line, as of rope or wire that has been coiled up. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "play" and "out." Would you mind playing the twine out so I can lash the tree to the hood of my car? Make sure you play out enough rope for us to moor the boat. played outNo longer relevant, interesting, or exciting, especially due to being overdone or overexposed. It was cute at first, but that whole "quirky nerd" vibe you're going for is totally played out at this point. That song was played out two years ago—why is it still on the radio? play something out1. to play something, such as a game, to the very end. I was bored with the game, but I felt I had to play it out. She played out the rest of the game. 2. to unwind, unfold, or unreel something. (See also something out">pay something out.) Please play some more rope out. They played out many feet of cable. play out[for a process] to run out; to finish. The whole incident is about to play out. Then it all will be forgotten. When the event plays out, everything will return to normal. played outtoo exhausted to continue. At the end of the race, Donna was played out. After the race, we were played out for the rest of the day. play out1. Finish, run out, as in This extreme fashion will soon play out, or The tension between factions will surely play itself out by next year. [Late 1500s] 2. Unwind, unreel, as in They slowly played out the cable. Also see played out. played out1. See play out. 2. Exhausted, worn out, as in This was the third trip the mules had made, and they were utterly played out. [Mid-1800s] play outv. 1. To use something until there is none left; use up something: The boxer's strength was played out early in the match. 2. To proceed through a course of progression or development. Used of situations: We'll have to see how the situation in my office plays out before we know whether we can take a vacation. |
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