to ply
01
förse, tillhandahålla
to offer or supply something generously or abundantly, often in response to a request or need
Ditransitive: to ply sb with a resource
Exempel
As a mentor, her goal was to ply her mentees with guidance.
Som mentor var hennes mål att förse sina lärjungar med riklig vägledning.
02
skickligt hantera, använda med skicklighet
to use a tool skillfully and diligently, often in a repetitive or continuous manner
Transitive: to ply a tool
Exempel
In the workshop, the sculptor would ply various carving tools to bring out the details in the marble statue.
I verkstaden skulle skulptören skickligt hantera olika snickeriverktyg för att framhäva detaljerna i marmorstatyn.
03
ägna sig åt, utöva
to engage in a task or activity with focused effort and dedication
Transitive: to ply an activity or skill
Exempel
To achieve mastery in playing the musical instrument, she would ply the piano with consistent practice and dedication.
För att uppnå behärskning i att spela musikinstrumentet skulle hon öva på pianot med konsekvent träning och hängivenhet.
04
färdas längs en specifik väg regelbundet, åka längs en viss rutt regelbundet
to travel along a specific path on a regular basis
Transitive: to ply a path
Exempel
As a mail carrier, he would ply his route daily, delivering letters and packages to residents along the way.
Som brevbärare tog han dagligen sin rutt och levererade brev och paket till boende längs vägen.
Ply
01
a layer of material, such as cloth, paper, or wood, especially one of several bonded layers
Exempel
She examined the ply of the cardboard before folding it.
02
a strand or thread, often twisted with others to form yarn, rope, or cord; frequently used in combination
Exempel
The textile uses four-ply threads for extra durability.
Lexikalt Träd
pliancy
pliant
plyer
ply
