play-acting

名词 n. 动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance. uncountable,usually
    — Despite growing Puritan disapproval of play-acting, vehemently expressed in sermons and pamphlets, Charles's court was famous for its amateur theatricals.
  2. The act of engaging in pretence or insincere behavior, often in order to mislead someone or gain an advantage. figuratively,uncountable,usually
    — Children's games are often play-actings of adult roles and thus inculcate the values and customs of the culture in a way that formal schooling might neglect.
动词 v.
  1. present participle and gerund of play-act form-of,gerund,participle,present

词形变化

play-actings plural playacting alternative playacting alternative

词源

词源 1
From play-act + -ing.
词源 2
From play-act + -ing.
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