In his eyes father plays first fiddle in the family.

在他看来父亲在家里居首要地位。

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My father plays mobile games very often. He taught me.

我爸爸就经常玩手机游戏，他教过我。

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Your father plays the computer very well, __doesn't__ ___he _?

你父亲电脑技术很好，是吗?。

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A little later, Bill plays the same joke on his father.

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Father Foster plays his part magnificently in that.

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