ply

US /plaɪ/
UK /plaɪ/
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1.

從事, 使用

work with (a tool, especially one requiring skill)

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He continued to ply his trade as a carpenter.
他繼續從事木匠的行當。
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The weaver began to ply her shuttle.
織工開始使用她的梭子。
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wieldhandleoperatemanipulateemploy
2.

提供, 款待

regularly supply (someone) with something

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The barman continued to ply him with drinks.
酒保繼續給他提供飲料。
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She would ply her guests with food and wine.
她會款待客人食物和酒。
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furnishprovidesupplyfeedlavish
3.

往返航行, 行駛

(of a boat or vehicle) travel regularly over a route, typically for commercial purposes

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Ferries ply between the islands.
渡輪在島嶼之間往返航行。
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Buses ply the main roads of the city.
公共汽車在城市主要道路上行駛。
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travelcommuterunoperatetraverse
1.

層, 股

a thickness or layer of a folded or laminated material

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The wood was made of three plies.
這塊木頭有三層。
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This rope has a two-ply construction.
這根繩子是兩股結構。
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layerstrandthicknessfoldlamina