nibble
v
1
(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.
Of course he is. He's very successful. He's made lots of records. They broadcast a programme of his music last month on the radio. Why don't you come on Saturday? I think you'd enjoy it.