to ply
01
供給する, 提供する
to offer or supply something generously or abundantly, often in response to a request or need
Ditransitive: to ply sb with a resource
例
The generous community rallied together to ply the disaster-stricken area with essential supplies and support.
寛大なコミュニティが集まり、被災地に必要な物資と支援を豊富に提供しました。
02
巧みに使う, 熟練して使用する
to use a tool skillfully and diligently, often in a repetitive or continuous manner
Transitive: to ply a tool
例
In the workshop, the sculptor would ply various carving tools to bring out the details in the marble statue.
工房では、彫刻家が大理石の像の細部を引き出すために様々な彫刻道具を巧みに使いました。
03
従事する, 練習する
to engage in a task or activity with focused effort and dedication
Transitive: to ply an activity or skill
例
Despite facing challenges, she continued to ply her trade as an artist.
困難に直面しているにもかかわらず、彼女は芸術家としての仕事を続けました。
04
定期的に特定の経路を移動する, 決まったルートを定期的に走る
to travel along a specific path on a regular basis
Transitive: to ply a path
例
The bus would ply the city streets, stopping at designated locations to pick up and drop off passengers.
バスは都市の通りを行き来し、指定された場所で乗客の乗降のために停車する。
Ply
01
a layer of material, such as cloth, paper, or wood, especially one of several bonded layers
例
Plywood is made of multiple plies of wood glued together.
02
a strand or thread, often twisted with others to form yarn, rope, or cord; frequently used in combination
例
This rope is made of three plies twisted together.
語彙ツリー
pliancy
pliant
plyer
ply
