something that is done or said in order to get an advantage, often dishonestly计谋,策略;手法,花招
There are various ploys we can use if necessary.必要的话,我们可以用各种手段。
[ + to infinitive ] He only said he had a meeting as a ploy to get her to leave.他说他有一个会议要参加,只是为了把她支开。