1INVOLVEMENT 参与if something or someone plays a part in something else, they are involved in it 参与,参加
play a part in
Health education will play a part in preparing us for old age.
健康教育将为我们进入老年生活做好一定准备。
Britain should play its full part in the negotiations.
英国应全力参与这些谈判。
play a big/important part in something
Pictures play an important part in publishing.
图片在出版业中起到重要作用。
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play a part• This is just an actorplaying a part.• But big-city gangsters also play a part.• Many cases of breastcancer have genetic causes, but environmentalsubstances may also play a part.• Hostfactors such as transit time may also play a part.• Therefore all immunosuppressive factors can play a part.• We are delighted that the Victoria ArtGallery can play a part in this.• Organisation during the visit can play a part.• It is not yet known if weatherconditionsplayed a part in the accident.• The genius of the two designers has played a big part in the company's recentsuccess.• They've certainly worked very hard, but luck has played a part too.• With regard to charging at the door, again fear must play part in her behaviour.• Of course, the pay played some part in my decision to take the job.• Yet here he was expecting to play a part that would make her hair stand on end.• He was to go on to play a major part in the success of the new government.
2EFFECT/INFLUENCEto have an effect or influence on something 〔在某事中〕起作用;〔在某事中〕有影响
play a part/role in
A good diet and fitness play a large part in helping people live longer.
合理的饮食和良好的健康状况在对人们寿命的延长起着重要作用。
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play a part/role• Although the budgetcommitteesguide Congress's actions on spending, every committee plays a role.• The researchers said more investigation was needed into whether vaccinations or pesticidesplayed a part.• But big-city gangsters also play a part.• Our goal is to make sure everyone plays a part and shares in the credit.• Sure, the Pentium chipplays a part, but other components provide the big difference.• Therefore, both over-confidence and under-confidence may play a part in creating an environment in which accidents happen more readily.• The New Man rejectstraditionalroles of parenthood and likes to play a part in decision-making.• Schneider played a key role in getting the organization started.• By speaking out about envy between women, comedy can play a part in helping us to heal it in ourselves.• He was six now and understood that I had played a role in his parents separation.• Together with the police everyone can play a part in improving the security of their neighborhood.• Luck has to play a part in it.• Men now play a larger part in looking after their children.• Hart clearly played a role in the decision to change admissionstandards.• The Secretary of State played a leading role in the government's successfulforeignpolicy.• The most effective learning occurs when the child is allowed to play a more active role in the learning process.