play at

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

動詞

古語

To pretend to be a different person while playing a game. / To do something in a manner that lacks seriousness, commitment, or professionalism. / (archaic) To play (a game).

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At the neighborhood festival, the kids decided to play at detectives, inventing clues and interrogating imaginary witnesses.

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意味（1）

To pretend to be a different person while playing a game.

So we played at being pirates for a while.

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意味（2）

To do something in a manner that lacks seriousness, commitment, or professionalism.

In my opinion, John only plays at being an author. He hasn't sold more than two magazine articles in as many months.

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意味（3）

(archaic) To play (a game).

plays at （ present singular third-person ）

playing at （ participle present ）

played at （ participle past ）

played at （ past ）