play God

動詞

軽蔑的 自動詞 通常

(intransitive, usually derogatory) To act in ways commonly associated with or reserved for God, especially by scientific means, such as exercising omnipotence or excessive control over life and nature.

日本語の意味

神の領域とされる行為（特に科学を用いて）を人間が行い、生命や自然に対して過剰な支配力や全能性を発揮することを揶揄的に表現する / 人間が神のような立場に立ち、通常は神に固有の判断や介入を、自らの手で行おうとする行為

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Scientists who cross ethical boundaries to modify embryos risk being accused of attempting to play God.

倫理の境界を越えて胚を改変する科学者は、神のように振る舞おうとしていると非難される危険がある。

詳細

意味（1）

(intransitive, usually derogatory) To act in ways commonly associated with or reserved for God, especially by scientific means, such as exercising omnipotence or excessive control over life and nature.

With all due respect, professor, do you really think that playing God and researching human immortality is a wise idea?

詳細

plays God （ present singular third-person ）

playing God （ participle present ）

played God （ participle past ）

played God （ past ）