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nibble /ˈnɪbl/ ► SEE ALLnibble at sthnibble away at sth ●ˈnibble at sth1. to eat sth by taking very small bites 小口吃；一点点咬◆The mouse nibbled at the peanuts.
老鼠一点一点地啃着花生。◆You’ve only nibbled at your lunch.
你午饭只吃了几小口。2. to show a slight interest in sth 对…略感兴趣◆Several companies have nibbled at our offer.
几家公司表示对我们的出价有点兴趣。[v + prep]●ˌnibble aˈway at sth (especially BrE) to gradually reduce or use up the total amount of sth 慢慢消耗；蚕食◆Inflation began to nibble away at their savings.
通货膨胀让他们的存款开始缩水。[v + adv + prep] |