| 释义 |
●ˌplay A ˈoff against B(BrE) (NAmE also ˈplay A off B) to put two people or groups in competition with each other, especially in order to get an advantage for yourself 挑拨离间（以便渔利）◆She played her two rivals off against each other and got the job herself. 她挑拨两个对手相争，使自己弄到了那份工作。 ➡ related noun play-off See also play |