misplay
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmɪsˈpleɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmɪs.pleɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɪs.pleɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmis-ˌplā How to pronounce misplay (audio)/ (ame, mw)
misplay — verb
- misplaypresent simple I / you / we / they
- misplayshe / she / it
- misplayedpast simple
- misplaying-ing form
1. to make a poor or illegal move with a ball, card, or other play during a match
to make a poor or illegal move with a ball, card, or other play during a match
Darius misplayed the final card and let his rival win the hand.
misplay + card
Hoa misplayed the ball near goal, and the other team scored.
misplay + ball
Femi misplayed the return, so the point ended at once.
Ada misplayed the opening in chess and lost her queen early.
- execute cleanly
carry out the move successfully and with control
- play correctly
make the move in the right or lawful way
文法句型
misplay + card/ball/shot
misplay + opening/hand
用法筆記
Usually used for one specific card, shot, ball, hand, or tactical choice in a competitive setting. The word can cover a move that is simply poor or one that breaks the rules.
常見錯誤
misplay — noun
1. a poor or illegal move in a game or sport
a poor or illegal move in a game or sport
The goalkeeper's misplay let the wet ball slip under his glove.
costly misplay
One misplay on the final hole cost Talia the club title.
one misplay cost + object
The crowd gasped after Ravindra's misplay gave Seoul an easy point.
A late misplay by the captain changed the whole match.
- good play
a successful move that helps your side
- smart move
emphasizes good judgment in the play
文法句型
a misplay by + player
one misplay cost + object
用法筆記
Often refers to one costly mistake that changes a point, hand, inning, or match. It is more common in sports reporting and game commentary than in everyday conversation.