nibble
noun
Definitions of nibble noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
an act of taking small bites of something
一小口；輕咬
Have a small nibble to see if you enjoy the flavor.
小嚐一口，看看你是否喜歡這個味道。
He took a small nibble of the cookie cautiously.
他小心翼翼地小咬了一口餅乾。
The birds took a nibble of the breadcrumbs on the ground.
鳥兒們啄食了地上的麵包屑。
- Singular(單數)
an indication of interest in something
對某事表示感興趣
We sent out our proposal, but there hasn't been a single nibble so far.
我們發出了提案，但到目前為止沒有任何感興趣的跡象。
After weeks of advertising, they finally got a few nibbles from potential clients.
經過數週的廣告宣傳，他們終於從潛在客戶那裡得到了一些興趣。
He received a few nibbles for interviews while looking for a new job.
他在找新工作時收到了幾個面試的興趣。
Phrases of nibble noun
- nibbles
Small portions of food, often served with alcoholic beverages, that are consumed between meals or before the main meal.
（通常搭配酒精飲料，在兩餐之間或餐前食用的）小點心、小吃。
• We prepared some nibbles, such as cheese, crackers, and olives.
我們準備了一些小點心，例如起司、餅乾和橄欖。
verb
Definitions of nibble verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to eat something by taking small, quick bites
小口地吃；一點點地咬
The children nibbled on popcorn while watching TV.
孩子們看電視時小口地吃著爆米花。
She enjoys nibbling on nuts while working.
她喜歡工作時小口地吃堅果。
We can nibble on some appetizers while waiting for dinner.
我們可以一邊等晚餐一邊吃些開胃菜。
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to bite something lightly and repeatedly
小口咬；啃
She nibbled his lip gently.
她輕輕地咬了他的嘴唇。
The puppy was nibbling gently on his fingers.
小狗輕輕地咬著他的手指。
She tends to nibble on her nails when she is nervous.
她緊張時總會咬指甲。
Phrasal Verbs of nibble
- nibble (away) at something
to gradually diminish something over time
慢慢消耗；逐步蠶食
• Their funds were being nibbled away at by the ever-increasing expenses.
他們的資金被不斷增加的費用逐漸消耗掉了。