ply

US /plaɪ/
UK /plaɪ/
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1.

从事, 使用

work with (a tool, especially one requiring skill)

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He continued to ply his trade as a carpenter.
他继续从事木匠的行当。
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The weaver began to ply her shuttle.
织工开始使用她的梭子。
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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.
酒保继续给他提供饮料。
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She would ply her guests with food and wine.
她会款待客人食物和酒。
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furnishprovidesupplyfeedlavish
3.

往返航行, 行驶

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

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Ferries ply between the islands.
渡轮在岛屿之间往返航行。
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Buses ply the main roads of the city.
公共汽车在城市主要道路上行驶。
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travelcommuterunoperatetraverse
1.

层, 股

a thickness or layer of a folded or laminated material

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The wood was made of three plies.
这块木头有三层。
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This rope has a two-ply construction.
这根绳子是两股结构。
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layerstrandthicknessfoldlamina