in play

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介词短语
  1. As a joke.
    — You mustn't take what I said so seriously, it was only said in play.
  2. In operation, active, currently valid, at play, at work.
    — It's hard to tell which physical forces are in play at this altitude.
  3. Available to be played according to the rules of the game in question; within the boundaries of the pitch, within the realm of the possible, etc. also,figuratively
    — now everything is in play
  4. Capable of being won by more than one party or candidate.
    — Though the state has not changed hands in 20 years, the latest polls suggest it may now be in play.
  5. Open to a takeover bid.
    — Despite the best efforts of the executive committee, it seems the company is now in play.
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