单词 | ply |
释义 | ply —ply /plaɪ/ noun [U] F0 the particular number of threads from which wool, rope, etc. is made, used as a measure of its thickness: » six balls of four-ply (wool)» What ply do you need for that knitting pattern?Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements in generalF0 the particular number of layers from which plywood or tissue is formed, used as a measure of its thickness: » Will three-ply (= wood made from three layers stuck together) be strong enough for making a shelf?Thesaurus+: ↑Measurements in generalverb (WORK) ↑Verb Endings for ply F0 [T] to sell or to work regularly at something, especially a job involving selling things: » Fishermen in small boats ply their trade up and down the coast.» Dealers are openly plying drugs in school playgrounds.» The market traders were loudly plying their wares.Thesaurus+: ↑Sellingply for business, trade, etc.F0 to try to get customers for your business in a public place, for example, as a taxi driver, by driving around or waiting in a regular place: » UK There are never any taxis plying for trade/hire in our area.» I noticed a couple of prostitutes plying for business on the corner.Thesaurus+: ↑Sellingverb [I + adv/prep, T] OLD-FASHIONED (TRAVEL) ↑Verb Endings for ply ► F0 When a boat, train, bus, etc. plies a particular route, it makes that journey regularly: » High-speed trains regularly ply between Paris and Lyons.» This airline has been plying the transatlantic route for many years.Thesaurus+: ↑Travelling |
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