to ply
01
提供, 供应
to offer or supply something generously or abundantly, often in response to a request or need
Ditransitive: to ply sb with a resource
例子
The generous community rallied together to ply the disaster-stricken area with essential supplies and support.
慷慨的社区团结起来，大量提供受灾地区所需的物资和支持。
During the harsh winter, local charities worked tirelessly to ply the homeless population with warm clothing and hot meals.
在严冬期间，当地慈善机构不辞辛劳地为无家可归者提供温暖的衣物和热餐。
02
熟练使用, 娴熟地运用
to use a tool skillfully and diligently, often in a repetitive or continuous manner
Transitive: to ply a tool
例子
The carpenter would ply his chisel, shaping the intricate details of the wooden sculpture with precision.
木匠会熟练地使用他的凿子，精确地塑造木雕的复杂细节。
Artisans in the pottery workshop ply the potter's wheel to mold and shape clay into vessels.
陶器作坊的工匠们熟练地使用陶轮将粘土塑造成器皿。
03
从事, 练习
to engage in a task or activity with focused effort and dedication
Transitive: to ply an activity or skill
例子
Despite facing challenges, she continued to ply her trade as an artist.
尽管面临挑战，她仍继续从事她的艺术家职业。
The entrepreneur was determined to ply their business, putting in countless hours to build and grow the startup.
这位企业家决心投身于自己的事业，投入无数时间来建立和发展初创公司。
04
定期沿特定路线行驶, 定期穿梭于特定路径
to travel along a specific path on a regular basis
Transitive: to ply a path
例子
The bus would ply the city streets, stopping at designated locations to pick up and drop off passengers.
巴士将行驶在城市街道上，在指定地点停靠以接送乘客。
Fishermen would ply the river each morning, casting their nets in the hopes of a bountiful catch.
渔民们每天早晨都会往返于河流，撒网希望捕获丰富的鱼。
Ply
01
a layer of material, such as cloth, paper, or wood, especially one of several bonded layers
例子
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
例子
This rope is made of three plies twisted together.
The yarn is a two-ply cotton suitable for knitting.
词汇树
pliancy
pliant
plyer
ply
