nibs
[nɪbz]
n.
上司，大人物;
钢笔尖，鹅毛管笔笔尖( nib的名词复数 );
可可豆的碎粒;
小瑕疵;
例句:
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They were careful not to offend his nibs.
他们小心翼翼,不敢冒犯这位大人.
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Please tell his nibs that we'd like his help with the washing - up!
请转告那位大人,我们想请他帮助刷锅洗碗!
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Workers crush the nibs into a soft substance called chocolate liquor.
工人们把种子碾成称之为巧克力液体的软的物质.
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It contained cocoa nibs, ancho chilies, honey, barley, and annatto seeds.
来自NEWYORKER