play-off

• n. 最后决赛；加时比赛

比喻用法。

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

因为没有与其竞争者，马伏里奥自然成了该剧的道德核心。

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

查尔顿队即将在客场进行一场重要比赛。

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

首相承诺以色列将发挥积极的作用。

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

要谨慎行事，保护好自己并保持低调。

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

如果哪首歌一定会火，那么第一频道肯定会播出。

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