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nibble
v
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(a) [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.p]
~ (at sth) take tiny bites of sth 小口咬某物; 轻咬
fish nibbling (at) the bait 轻咬鱼饵的鱼
She nibbled his ears playfully. 她轻轻咬他的耳朵玩.
Mice have nibbled all the cheese away. 老鼠一点一点地把乾酪都啃光了.
(b) [I] eat small amounts 吃少量东西
No nibbling between meals! 不要在两顿饭之间吃零食!
2 (phr v) nibble at sth show cautious interest in (an offer, etc) 对(好意、提议等)审慎地表示有意接受
He nibbled at my idea, but would not make a definite decision. 他对我的想法颇感兴趣, 但不做出决定. nibble, n
(a) act of nibbling 小口的咬; 轻咬
I felt a nibble on the end of my line. 我觉得有鱼轻轻地咬钩.
(b) small amount of food 少量的食物
Drinks and nibbles will be served. 将有饮品小吃招待.
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