play something up
phrasal verb with play verb uk/pleɪ/ us/pleɪ/
（通常指为个人利益而）强调;提升…的重要性;大肆宣传
to emphasize a particular quality or part of something, or make it seem more important than it really is, usually for your own advantage
The official report plays up the likely benefits of the plan, but glosses over the costs. 这份官方报告过分强调这项计划可能带来的好处，却掩盖了所要付出的代价。
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- It's said that he plays up his working class background in order to broaden his appeal.
- It would be wise to play up your strengths rather than draw attention to your weaknesses.
- She made herself out to be a real do-gooder, playing up her connection with aid organizations.
- The programme played up the positive benefits of the drug without giving a really honest account of the drawbacks.
- The fact that he was a war veteran was really played up in the election campaign.