"plied" in Chinese (Traditional)
從事(職業、貿易)- 往返行駛(路線)
Definition
“Plied” 是 “ply” 的過去式:指(船隻、車輛)定期往返於一條路線,或不斷從事某項工作或行業。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“Plied” 較為正式,多用於描述船隻、公交等反復在指定路線行駛,也用來指持續做某種工作。日常口語很少用。
Examples
The ferry plied between the two islands every day.
渡船每天在兩島之間**往返行駛**。
He plied his trade as a carpenter in the village.
他在村裡**從事**木匠工作。
Buses plied the busy streets day and night.
公車晝夜**穿梭**於繁忙的街道上。
For years, she plied the same route as a delivery driver.
多年來,她當送貨司機時總是**行駛**同一條路線。
Vendors plied the festival crowd with snacks and drinks.
小販們為節日人羣**不斷兜售**小喫和飲料。
He plied her with questions about her travels.
他不停地向她**追問**她的旅行經歷。