play upon emotions 利用情感
play upon fears 玩弄恐惧
play upon weaknesses 利用弱点
1. The advertisement plays upon people's fears of missing out.
广告利用了人们害怕错过的心理。
2. He tried to play upon her emotions to get what he wanted.
他试图利用她的情感来获得他想要的东西。
3. The politician's speech played upon the public's anger.
这位政治家的演讲利用了公众的愤怒。
A: Why does this commercial feel so manipulative?
A：为什么这个广告感觉很有操纵性？
B: It is designed to play upon people's insecurities.
B：它是为了利用人们的不安全感设计的。
1) 利用情感或心理状态
2) 操纵某种局势或弱点
3) 借助于某种情况
1. 利用；操纵；借助于
e.g.
The movie plays upon the audience's sense of nostalgia.
这部电影利用了观众的怀旧感。
phrasal verb
1. To exploit a feeling, situation, or weakness to achieve a purpose.
Synonym: exploit, manipulate, play on