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nibble [ˈnɪbəl]

vt.& vi. 啃,一点一点地咬(吃);
vt. 啃出(洞),一点一点咬出(洞);
vi. 慢慢减少; 小口咬; (对提议、建议等)显出略有兴趣的样子; 表示对…稍感兴趣;
n. 轻咬; 显出有兴趣; 很少量食物;
过去式:: nibbled 过去分词:: nibbled 现在分词:: nibbling 第三人称单数:: nibbles
[同义词] 细咬;咀嚼: chew munch

例句:

  • The birds cling to the wall and nibble at the brickwork.
    鸟儿们紧贴在墙上,啄着砖缝。
  • Instead of snacking on crisps and chocolate, nibble on celery or carrot.
    不要把薯片和巧克力当零食来吃,要吃些芹菜和胡萝卜。
  • We each took a nibble.
    我们每人咬了一小口。
  • Studies like this nibble at the image we have of ourselves.
    来自SA
  • They linger over the Tuscan reds and nibble on tomato-topped bruschette.
    来自VOA
  • Sample some of their tea-infused vodkas and nibble on a cheese plate.
    来自CNN