nibble
UK/'nibl/US
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Definitions
v.
To eat or bite in small, quick bites, especially with the front teeth
小口咬，啃，细嚼
n.
A small, quick bite of food; a small amount eaten at one time
小口咬；少量食物
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnibbleother
=nibble
Common Collocations
- 1.nibble on一点点咬
- 2.nibble at啃
- 3.nibble away逐渐蚀
Example Sentences
- 1.
The child began to nibble on crackers and cheese during the party.
- 2.
Rabbits nibble at vegetables throughout the garden.
- 3.
She would nibble away at her snacks while studying.