Definitions
v. To travel regularly along a route, especially by boat
定期往返于
v. To practise a trade or use a tool steadily
从事；熟练使用
n. A single layer of material or strand of twisted yarn
一层；一股
Example
Small ferries ply between the island and the mainland.
小型渡船定期往返于岛屿与大陆之间。
Buses that ply rural routes provide essential access to healthcare and education for isolated communities.
在乡村线路上往返的公交车，为偏远社区获得医疗和教育服务提供了重要保障。
Collocations
- ply a route
- ply one's trade
- ply someone with questions
- three-ply wood
Word family
- plywood (n.)
Usage tip
ply someone with sth指不断向某人提供某物。
FAQ
- What does ply mean?
- To travel regularly along a route, especially by boat To practise a trade or use a tool steadily A single layer of material or strand of twisted yarn
- How is ply pronounced?
- UK /plaɪ/, US /plaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
