ply

層常用於複合詞

This tissue paper is three ply and very absorbent.

這種衛生紙是三層的，吸水力很強。

股、絞

The rope is made of four plies twisted tightly together.

這條繩子是由四股緊緊絞合而成的。

膠合板、夾板英式口語

The shelves were cut from a single sheet of cheap ply.

那些層架是用一整片便宜的膠合板裁出來的。

往返行駛、定期航行

Ferries ply between the island and the mainland every hour.

渡輪每小時往返於本島與那座島嶼之間。

從事、經營

Street vendors ply their trade outside the night market.

小販在夜市外頭做生意。