1. | [t][i] 小口咬,一点点地咬(食物)to take small bites of sth, especially food |
We sat drinking wine and nibbling olives. 我们坐在那儿,喝着葡萄酒嚼着橄榄。 | |
He nibbled her ear playfully. 他开玩笑地轻咬着她的耳朵。 | |
She took some cake from the tray and nibbled at it. 她从盘子里拿了块蛋糕小口地吃着。 |
2. | [i] ~ (at sth) (对…)略微表现出兴趣to show a slight interest in an offer, idea, etc. |
He nibbled at the idea, but would not make a definite decision. 他对这个主意略感兴趣,但还不愿意作出明确决定。 |