nibble at

常用释义
慢慢减少或逐渐削弱某物:指逐渐减少或削弱某物的数量或程度。

例句

1·This is strange because the sorts of lab animals the researchers looked attend to be given lots of food and left to nibble at leisure.

这很奇怪,因为研究人员观察的各种实验室动物往往被给予大量食物,且让它们在闲暇时一点一点蚕食。

2·The birds nibble at the brickwork.

鸟儿们啄着砖墙。

—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

3·I felt a nibble at the bait.

我觉得有鱼轻轻地咬了一下鱼饵。

4·The birds cling to the wall and nibble at the brickwork.

鸟儿们紧贴在墙上,啄着砖缝。

5·He didn't answer, but just continued to nibble at his food.

他没有回答,只是继续一点一点地吃东西。

6·She would drink a cup of coffee and nibble at a piece of bread.

她会喝上一杯咖啡,半位元组在一块面包。

7·Give my spotted coat a pat. I dig for bones to nibble at! Just like Mommy!

有斑点的皮毛是我的专利,我喜欢挖骨头来细细的嚼,像我的妈妈一样。

8·As rivals nibble at its business, nestle's new boss must find a formula for growth.

面对生意对手的蚕食,雀巢的新老板必须拿出增长方案。

9·She never had much for breakfast. She would drink a cup of coffee and nibble at a piece of bread.

她早饭一向吃得不多。她通常喝一杯咖啡,啃一片面包。

10·She never had much for breakfast. She would drink a cup of coffee and nibble at a piece of bread.

她早饭一向吃的不多,通常喝一杯咖啡,啃一片面包。

同义词

一点一点地咬;吹毛求疵;啃