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n. 戏剧(play的复数)戏剧集

v. 比赛(play的第三人称单数)玩耍

He plays a wisecracking detective.

他扮演一位满嘴俏皮话的侦探。

He plays the tough guy in the movie.

他在电影中扮演硬汉。

He often plays the part of the villain.

他经常扮演反面人物。

An increasing number of plays are now being signed.

现在越来越多的戏剧配上了手语。

There's always a conflict between good and evil in his plays.

他的戏剧中总是有善与恶的冲突。