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
The generous community rallied together to ply the disaster-stricken area with essential supplies and support.
Den generösa gemenskapen samlades för att förse det katastrofdrabbade området med viktiga förnödenheter och stöd.
During the harsh winter, local charities worked tirelessly to ply the homeless population with warm clothing and hot meals.
Under den hårda vintern arbetade lokala välgörenhetsorganisationer outtröttligt för att förse den hemlösa befolkningen med varma kläder och varma måltider.
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
The carpenter would ply his chisel, shaping the intricate details of the wooden sculpture with precision.
Snickaren hanterade sin mejsel skickligt och formade de intrikata detaljerna i träskulpturen med precision.
Artisans in the pottery workshop ply the potter's wheel to mold and shape clay into vessels.
Hantverkarna i keramikverkstaden skickligt använder krukmakarens hjul för att forma och gestalta lera till kärl.
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
Despite facing challenges, she continued to ply her trade as an artist.
Trots utmaningarna fortsatte hon att utöva sitt yrke som konstnär.
The entrepreneur was determined to ply their business, putting in countless hours to build and grow the startup.
Entreprenören var fast besluten att bedriva sitt företag och lade ned otaliga timmar på att bygga och växa startupen.
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
The bus would ply the city streets, stopping at designated locations to pick up and drop off passengers.
Bussen skulle trafikera stadens gator och stanna vid utsedda platser för att plocka upp och släppa av passagerare.
Fishermen would ply the river each morning, casting their nets in the hopes of a bountiful catch.
Fiskare tog längs floden varje morgon, kastade sina nät i hopp om en riklig fångst.
Ply
01
a layer of material, such as cloth, paper, or wood, especially one of several bonded layers
Exempel
Plywood is made of multiple plies of wood glued together.
The book 's pages were composed of several plies of paper.
02
a strand or thread, often twisted with others to form yarn, rope, or cord; frequently used in combination
Exempel
This rope is made of three plies twisted together.
The yarn is a two-ply cotton suitable for knitting.
Lexikalt Träd
pliancy
pliant
plyer
ply
