ply

层常用于复合词

This tissue paper is three ply and very absorbent.

这种卫生纸是三层的，吸水力很强。

股、绞

The rope is made of four plies twisted tightly together.

这条绳子是由四股紧紧绞合而成的。

胶合板、夹板英式口语

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

那些层架是用一整片便宜的胶合板裁出来的。

往返行驶、定期航行

Ferries ply between the island and the mainland every hour.

渡轮每小时往返于本岛与那座岛屿之间。

从事、经营

Street vendors ply their trade outside the night market.

小贩在夜市外头做生意。

不断给、一再劝常与 with 连用

Our hosts plied us with food and drink all evening.

主人家整晚不停地劝我们吃吃喝喝。

追问、连问常与 with questions 连用

Reporters plied the mayor with questions about the missing funds.

记者不断追问市长那笔消失的款项。