play a part

phr

• ① 扮演某一角色<in>;占有很重的分量
  • She played a part in his new play.她在他的新戏中扮演一个角色。
  • Costume, gesture, facial expression, dance, and music play a large part in traditional Chinese drama.服装、手势、脸部的表情、舞蹈和音乐在中国传统戏剧中占有很重的分量。

• ② 假装,欺骗,做戏