English Dictionary

play-acting

名詞

不可算名詞 通常 比喩的用法

The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.

日本語の意味

演劇や戯曲の上演、俳優としての活動としての演技 / 俳優が行う劇の演技、舞台上でのパフォーマンス / 演劇に関する演技またはドラマの公演

The director praised the troupe's play-acting for its emotional depth.

演出家はその劇団の舞台での演技を感情の深さで称賛した。

意味（1）

The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.

Despite growing Puritan disapproval of play-acting, vehemently expressed in sermons and pamphlets, Charles's court was famous for its amateur theatricals.

意味（2）

(figuratively) The act of engaging in pretence or insincere behavior, often in order to mislead someone or gain an advantage.

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.

play-actings （ plural ）