ploy¹ /plɔɪ/ n. 1. 〈口〉(在比赛、谈话等场合用以制胜的)计策,手段 an election ploy 竞选策略 a delaying ploy 拖延之计 a bargaining ploy 讨价还价的手段 a propaganda ploy 宣传伎俩 This is a ploy to gain publicity for his new book. 这是为他的新作求名的手段。 A ploy to curry favour won't work anyway. 阿谀邀宠是怎么也行不通的。 2. 〈英口〉嬉戏,玩乐 3. 〈口〉忙碌的活动(或工作、业余爱好等) Angling is his latest ploy. 他最近忙着钓鱼。 [? employ 的缩略]