单词 | ply |
释义 | ply 1. n. (pl. -ies)   1. a thickness or layer of certain materials, esp. wood or cloth (three-ply).   2. a strand of yarn or rope etc. Etymology: ME f. F pli f. plier, pleier f. L plicare fold 2. v. (-ies, -ied)   1. tr. use or wield vigorously (a tool, weapon, etc.).   2. tr. work steadily at (one's business or trade).   3. tr. (foll. by with) a supply (a person) continuously (with food, drink, etc.). b approach repeatedly (with questions, demands, etc.).   4. a intr. (often foll. by between) (of a vehicle etc.) travel regularly (to and fro between two points). b tr. work (a route) in this way.   5. intr. (of a taxi-driver, boatman, etc.) attend regularly for custom (ply for trade).   6. intr. sail to windward. Etymology: ME plye, f. APPLY |
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