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• 名词，指纱、绳、布、纸或木材等材料的股、层或板。常与数量词连用表示层数或股数。

A noun referring to a strand or layer of material, such as yarn, rope, cloth, paper, or wood, often used in combination to indicate the number of layers or strands.

1. Strand or layerB2formal

   One of the strands twisted together to make yarn, rope, or thread; often used in combination.

   股或层

   • The rope is made of three plies twisted together.
   • This yarn is a two-ply thread, making it stronger.
   • The fabric is woven from multiple plies of silk.

   同义词foldlayerstrand

2. Layer of materialB2formal

   One of several layers of cloth, paper, or wood, as in plywood.

   层

   • Plywood is made by gluing together several plies of wood veneer.
   • The paper towel has two plies for extra absorbency.
   • Each ply of the fabric adds to its durability.

   同义词foldlayersheetthickness

• 动词，指持续从事某种技艺或活动（如不断操练），也指反复向某人提供某物（如食物或饮料）。

A verb used to indicate the act of working steadily at a trade or activity, or to repeatedly offer something (such as food or drink) to someone.

1. Provide or supplyB2formal

   To give something desired or needed, such as support, food, or sustenance.

   供应

   • The host plied the guests with food and drink.
   • She plied her children with warm blankets on the cold night.
   • He plied the witness with questions during the trial.

   同义词furnishgiveprovidepurveysupply

2. Work diligentlyB2formal

   To apply oneself with steady effort to a task or occupation.

   勤奋工作

   • The carpenter plied his trade with great skill.
   • She plied her needle through the fabric for hours.
   • He plied the oars to row the boat across the lake.

   同义词applyexertlaborpracticepursuetoilwork

   反义词idlelazeloafshirkslack

3. Travel a route regularlyB2formal

   To travel a particular route or course on a regular basis.

   定期往返

   • The ferry plies between the two islands daily.
   • Buses ply the main road every hour.
   • The ship plied the trade routes of the Mediterranean.

   同义词commutecovercrossgorunshuttletraveltraverse

4. Twist or weave togetherC1formal

   To join together by twisting, weaving, or molding strands or layers.

   扭绞或编织

   • The rope was made by plying several strands of fiber together.
   • She plied the wool into a thick yarn.
   • The artisan plied the clay into a smooth pot.

   同义词braidentwineintertwineinterweaveknitplaittwinetwistweave

5. Wield vigorouslyC1formal

   To use a tool or weapon with force and energy.

   大力挥舞

   • The knight plied his sword against the enemy.
   • He plied the hammer with great strength.
   • She plied the axe to chop the wood.

   同义词brandishemployflourishswingusewield

6. Use diligentlyC1formal

   To use something with careful and persistent effort.

   勤勉使用

   • The scholar plied his books late into the night.
   • She plied her knowledge to solve the complex problem.
   • He plied his skills to complete the project on time.

   同义词applyemployexercisepracticeutilizewield