ply
名詞
定義 ply 名詞
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The number of threads or strands that make up yarn, rope, or other similar materials, indicating its thickness.
（線、繩等的）層；股
I need some four-ply yarn to knit this sweater.
我需要一些四股的毛線來織這件毛衣。
This rope is made of three ply and is very strong.
這條繩子是由三股製成的，非常堅固。
What ply is this yarn?
這條毛線是幾股的？
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The number of layers in a material like plywood or tissue paper, indicating its thickness or strength.
（合板或紙巾等的）層
This three-ply plywood is perfect for making furniture.
這種三層合板非常適合製作傢俱。
Should we buy two-ply or three-ply tissues?
我們應該買兩層還是三層的紙巾？
This cardboard box is sturdy because it is of multiple plies.
這個紙箱很結實，因為它有多層。
動詞
定義 ply 動詞
work(工作)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To engage in a particular trade or business, often involving the regular sale of goods or services.
經常從事（尤指銷售）某種工作；兜售
She plies her crafts at the local market.
她在當地市場兜售她的手工藝品。
He plies trinkets on the street corner.
他在街角兜售小飾品。
Many vendors ply beverages along the beach.
許多小販在海灘上兜售飲料。
travel(旅行)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)old-fashioned(過時)
To travel regularly over a particular route, especially by a form of transportation.
（船、火車、巴士等）定期往返
The ferry regularly plies between the two islands.
渡輪定期往返於兩個島嶼之間。
This tour bus regularly plies between the city center and the attractions.
這輛觀光巴士定期往返於市中心和景點之間。
Many cargo ships ply the Pacific Ocean.
許多貨船航行於太平洋上。
片語 ply 動詞
- ply for business, trade, etc.
To seek customers for one's business in a public area, often by actively soliciting or waiting for them, as a taxi driver might do.
招商、拉客（在公共場所，如計程車司機等）
• The street's vendors were all out plying for business during the lunch hour.
午餐時間，街道上的攤販都出來招攬生意。
片語動詞 ply
- ply someone with something
to continually offer someone something, usually referring to food or drink
不停歇地提供（食物或飲料）給某人
• At the party, he kept plying me with all sorts of food and drinks.
在派對上，他一直不停地給我各種食物和飲料。