nibbling
['nɪbəlɪŋ]
v.
啃，一点一点地咬（吃）( nibble的现在分词 );
啃出（洞），一点一点咬出（洞）;
慢慢减少;
小口咬;
例句:
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Several manufacturers are also nibbling away at Ford's traditional customer base.
几家制造商也在蚕食福特公司的传统客户群。
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John found he was kissing and nibbling her ear.
约翰意识到自己在亲吻并轻咬她的耳朵。
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We sat drinking wine and nibbling olives.
我们坐在那儿，喝着葡萄酒嚼着橄榄。
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But try nibbling one in comparison with an almond.
来自THETIMES
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Hungry ladybirds even resorted to nibbling sunbathers.
来自THETIMES
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The fish are beautiful, easy targets, nibbling at coral.
来自NEWYORKER