| 词汇 | fair play |
| 释义 | Idiom fair play 1. if there is fair play in a game or competition, people obey the rules and do not cheat. The World Cup organizers are keen to promote the idea of fair play. 2. a way of treating people that is fair and equal. Ministers are demanding fair play and more access to European markets for British companies.The committee's decision offended her sense of fair play. (= she believed their decision was not fair)fair play1. Observation of or conformity to the rules, as of a game or competition. The only way for this game to remain civilized is if there is fair play by both sides. 2. Fair, equal, and morally correct treatment or conditions. The government's tendency to favor wealthy citizens really undercuts the sense of fair play on which our country was founded. fair play (to you)Well done! That's impressive! I heard you got a promotion—fair play to you! Fair play! I wouldn't have thought of doing that! fair playConformity to established rules; upright conduct and equitable conditions. For example, The coach insists on fair play. Shakespeare used this idiom in King John (5:2): "According to the fair play of the world, let me have audience." [Late 1500s] Also see turnabout is fair play. fair ˈplaynot breaking the rules or cheating; honest or correct behaviour: We want to see fair play in this competition.It may be legal, but it’s not fair play. |
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