ply/plaɪ/ (plied, plied)

vt

1. 文 (车、船等)定期往返于

• a gaily-painted pleasure-boat that plies the lake 定期往返于湖上的画舫

• ply the route between the two countries 定期在两国间航行

2. 文 从事；经营

• ply one's trade 从事某(熟练)工作

3. 古文 熟练(或勤奋)地使用(工具等)

• She's been plying her needle the whole afternoon. 一下午她都忙着做针线活。

4. 不断地劝(某人)进食

• They plied their guests with beer and dishes. 他们不断地给客人们让酒让菜。

5. 不断向(某人)提问题

• The child plied his mother with questions. 小孩不断地向妈妈提问题。

vi

1. 文 (车、船等)定期往返

• The ship plies between Tianjin and Shanghai. 这艘船定期往返于天津和上海。

2. (尤指出租司机)来回兜揽，候客

• Taxis are not allowed to ply for hire in this area. 这一带不允许出租车往来兜客。