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1 During the show, a host — it once was Chris Hardwick — takes a group of three comedians through a rapid-fire series of games that play upon many of the trending digital conversations of the day.

2 Apparently, the world of UFO experts can be a bitter one, and Nick Pope—who plays upon his image as the ‘Real Fox Mulder’ with numerous media appearances—has attracted criticism.

3 That approach has been honed and amplified under Xi Jinping, China’s leader, who has played upon nationalist sentiments and fears of a dangerous world beyond China’s borders to justify his personal power grab.

4 The oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood balance out the rose aroma and citrusy smell from the bergamot, creating a classic chypre fragrance that plays upon the dichotomy of cool and warm notes.

5 While that might seem a little too powerful, it's possible for opponents to shoot a jump-jetting opponent out of the air by focusing fire upon them.

虽然这似乎有点太强大，它的可能对手，拍摄出了喷射的对手出于对空气重点消防他们。

6 The sunlight played upon the surface of the water.

阳光在水面上闪耀。

7 Don't play upon the carpet.

别在地毯上玩.

8 Witches, fortunetellers are suchlike who play upon people's superstitious fear.

巫婆, 算命者是善于利用人们的迷信恐惧心理的一类人.

9 This mediocre play upon words produced the effect of a stone in a pool.

这句小小的隐语竟好象是一块丢在池塘里的石头.

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