play-off

• n. 最後決賽；加時比賽

比喻用法。

1. Malvolio becomes, in default of competition, the play's moral centre.

因為沒有與其競爭者，馬伏裏奧自然成了該劇的道德核心。

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2. Charlton are about to play an important away match.

查爾頓隊即將在客場進行一場重要比賽。

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3. The Prime Minister has promised that Israel will play a constructive role.

首相承諾以色列將發揮積極的作用。

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4. Just play it safe, cover your ass, keep your head down.

要謹慎行事，保護好自己並保持低調。

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5. If something's a sure-fire hit then Radio One will play it.

如果哪首歌一定會火，那麽第一頻道肯定會播出。

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