play along

动词 v.

中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.

To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke. idiomatic

— James thought it was cruel for the fraternity members to make the pledge think his father had died suddenly and refused to play along.
To participate in a joke or trick while hiding one's knowledge of its true nature. idiomatic

— I knew that my blind date was an April Fools trick, but I played along anyway.
To play a musical instrument in synchrony with a playback of a recording. idiomatic

— I like to practise guitar by playing along with records.
To cooperate or go along with a plan. US,idiomatic

— I have doubts about your plan, but I'll play along for now.
To pretend to cooperate or go along with a plan. US,idiomatic

— I haven't told him yet, I'm still playing along with his scheme.
To manipulate (someone). UK,idiomatic

— The con man plays his victims along until he senses the moment to ask for money.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, along.

— The children spent the day playing along the river.

plays along present,singular,third-person playing along participle,present played along participle,past played along past