| 词汇 | play |
| 词根词缀 | 词源： 1. play (v.) O.E. plegian "to exercise, frolic, perform music," from W.Gmc. *plegan (cf. M.Du. pleyen "to rejoice, be glad"), of uncertain origin. Opposed to work (v.) since late 14c. Playground is attested from 1780. Playmate is from 1640s in the innocent sense, from 1954 in the sexual sense; playboy "wealthy bon vivant" is from 1829; fem. equivalent playgirl is first recorded 1934. Plaything is from 1675. To play up "emphasize" is from 1909; to play down "minimize" is from 1930. To play with oneself "masturbate" is from 1896; play for keeps is from 1861, originally of marbles or other children's games with tokens. To play the (something) card is attested from 1886; to play fair is from c.1440. Play-dough is first recorded 1959. To play (something) safe is from 1911; to play favorites is attested from 1902. For play the field see field. 2. play (n.) O.E. plega (W.Saxon), plæga (Anglian) "recreation, exercise, any brisk activity" (the latter sense preserved in swordplay, etc.), from play (v.). Meaning "dramatic performance" is attested from early 14c. Meaning "free or unimpeded movement" is from 1650s. Sporting sense first attested 1868. Playwright first recorded 1680s; play-bill is from 1670s. Player is from late 14c. in general sense; pimps' word for themselves from 1974. Play-by-play is attested from 1927. 词根记忆： v. 玩,做游戏;参加比赛n.游戏;玩耍;剧本The children were playing with a ball.孩子们在玩球. |
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