층, 겹, 가닥
A single thickness, layer, or strand of a material, such as wood, fabric, or yarn.
예문:
"The carpenter selected a high-quality three-ply board for the cabinet backing."
"This winter sweater is knitted with heavy four-ply wool to ensure maximum warmth."
부지런히 쓰다, 종사하다
To work steadily with a tool or at a trade or business.
예문:
"For decades, the old blacksmith continued to ply his trade in the small village."
"She watched the weaver ply her shuttle back and forth with rhythmic precision."
정기적으로 왕복하다, 다니다
To travel regularly over a specific route, typically for commercial purposes.
예문:
"Small wooden boats still ply the waters of the canal, carrying fresh produce to the market."
"The bus company decided to ply a new route between the suburb and the downtown core."
자꾸 권하다, 퍼붓다
To provide someone with food, drink, or questions in a persistent or insistent manner.
예문:
"The host continued to ply his guests with appetizers and wine throughout the evening."
"Reporters began to ply the spokesperson with difficult questions about the company's finances."
반 수, 수
In game theory and computer chess, a single move by one player, representing one level of a search tree.
예문:
"The chess engine was configured to search to a depth of twenty plies."
"In this game tree, each ply represents a decision point for either the player or the opponent."