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nibble
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
nibbles; nibbled; nibbling
nibbles; nibbled; nibbling
Learner's definition of NIBBLE
1
: to eat slowly or with small bites细咬；一点一点地咬 — often + at — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
[+ object]
- We nibbled cheese and crackers.我们一点一点地吃着奶酪和饼干。
[no object]
- We nibbled on some cheese and crackers before dinner.晚餐前我们小口地吃了点奶酪和饼干。
- She felt a fish nibble at the end of her fishing line.她感觉到鱼在轻咬钓线的尾钩。
- Insects nibbled at the tree's leaves.昆虫啃树叶。
- He nibbled at the idea of changing careers [=he thought briefly about changing careers], but decided against it in the end.他略微地想了想换工作的事情，但最终决定不换了。
2
[+ object] : to bite (something) very gently轻轻地咬
- He nibbled her ear.他轻咬她的耳朵。
nibble (away) at
[phrasal verb] nibble (away) at (something)
: to make (something) disappear or go away very slowly蚕食；慢慢地消除
- Police have been nibbling (away) at crime in the city for years. [=police have been very slowly reducing the amount of crime in the city]这些年来，警方一直在逐渐消除这座城市的犯罪活动。
2 nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ noun
plural nibbles
2 nibble
/ˈnɪbəl/
noun
plural nibbles
Learner's definition of NIBBLE
1
[count] : a small bite轻咬；啃；咬一小口 — often + of
- He felt a nibble on his fishing line.他感觉到钓线被轻轻咬了一下。
- May I have a nibble of your sandwich?我能尝一口你的三明治吗？
2
[count] : an expression of interest in something有兴趣
- We've gotten a couple of nibbles on our house [=a couple of people have said that they were thinking about buying our house], but nobody has made a serious offer for it yet.一些人对买我们的房子有兴趣，但还没有一个真谈价钱的。
3
nibbles [plural] informal : small things to eat before a meal or at a party : snacks or appetizers小吃；点心；开胃小吃
- They served some delicious nibbles before dinner.他们在餐前上了些可口的小吃。
Example Sentences
Verb We nibbled cheese and crackers. We nibbled on some cheese and crackers before dinner. Noun He felt a nibble on his fishing line. They served some delicious nibbles before dinner.
Recent Examples on the Web
Connie Wang, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2022 For the full experience, serve it with warm pita, feta and fresh herbs to nibble on between spoonfuls. Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 Yellow jackets hunt caterpillars, grubs and will even nibble your burger for sustenance. Bethany Brookshire, Good Housekeeping, 18 June 2022 And China is likely to be playing the long game, analysts said, using its gray zone tactics to nibble away at US influence gradually. Brad Lendon, CNN, 10 June 2022 Food Since this party centers around the television and not the table, keep the food easy to eat so everyone can nibble while watching the show and catching up with friends. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 And like any good Italian household, there’s always a little something to nibble on. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2021 Keep this arrangement where your furry friends can't nibble on it—poinsettia leaves can be toxic to pets. Natalie Dayton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2021 This is for dark chocolate lovers and people who prefer to nibble on chocolate, which is not me. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2021 Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Sep. 2020 Drinks were modeled after the four elements—Air, Earth, Fire, and Water—and enjoyed before guests moved into the ballroom for delectable and warming nibbles such as truffle lobster risotto and the signature chicken pie. Vogue, 30 Nov. 2018 He was even permitted a few nibbles of the grass lawn. oregonlive, 2 May 2020 Stores are looking closely at developing curbside-pickup-delivery initiatives, so the toothpick-spearing days for a nibble of diced cheese, cube of meat or dessert cup with tiny plastic spoon are in the past to stay. Marc Bona, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2020 Some smelled it, licked it, or took tiny nibbles around the edges. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2020 From the welcoming glass of Krug champagne to the final nibble of Indian sweets from Masala Munchies, guests were treated to a three-course dinner that showcased Houston's cultural diversity. Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 5 Oct. 2019 Frilly tea, please Just about now, who doesn’t want to go escape somewhere with friends, yummy nibbles and butterflies on your plate?Neiman Marcus is bringing high tea to its Zodiac Room in its Downtown Dallas store. Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 5 Mar. 2020 Just remember that any plant can cause stomach upset and vomiting if your pet nibbles on it, so keep an eye on your pets with all your indoor plants and indoor trees. Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 24 Jan. 2020 See More
Verb
After her elaborate preparations, my mother would nibble on whatever was left on the cores and pits by the sink before joining us at the table. Connie Wang, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2022 For the full experience, serve it with warm pita, feta and fresh herbs to nibble on between spoonfuls. Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 Yellow jackets hunt caterpillars, grubs and will even nibble your burger for sustenance. Bethany Brookshire, Good Housekeeping, 18 June 2022 And China is likely to be playing the long game, analysts said, using its gray zone tactics to nibble away at US influence gradually. Brad Lendon, CNN, 10 June 2022 Food Since this party centers around the television and not the table, keep the food easy to eat so everyone can nibble while watching the show and catching up with friends. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 And like any good Italian household, there’s always a little something to nibble on. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2021 Keep this arrangement where your furry friends can't nibble on it—poinsettia leaves can be toxic to pets. Natalie Dayton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2021 This is for dark chocolate lovers and people who prefer to nibble on chocolate, which is not me. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2021 Noun
Bavarian tavern snack: Some longtime Wisconsin taverns and supper clubs still offer patrons a free nibble of crackers and cheese, and the cheese spreads pay homage mostly to cheddar. Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Sep. 2020 Drinks were modeled after the four elements—Air, Earth, Fire, and Water—and enjoyed before guests moved into the ballroom for delectable and warming nibbles such as truffle lobster risotto and the signature chicken pie. Vogue, 30 Nov. 2018 He was even permitted a few nibbles of the grass lawn. oregonlive, 2 May 2020 Stores are looking closely at developing curbside-pickup-delivery initiatives, so the toothpick-spearing days for a nibble of diced cheese, cube of meat or dessert cup with tiny plastic spoon are in the past to stay. Marc Bona, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2020 Some smelled it, licked it, or took tiny nibbles around the edges. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2020 From the welcoming glass of Krug champagne to the final nibble of Indian sweets from Masala Munchies, guests were treated to a three-course dinner that showcased Houston's cultural diversity. Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 5 Oct. 2019 Frilly tea, please Just about now, who doesn’t want to go escape somewhere with friends, yummy nibbles and butterflies on your plate?Neiman Marcus is bringing high tea to its Zodiac Room in its Downtown Dallas store. Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 5 Mar. 2020 Just remember that any plant can cause stomach upset and vomiting if your pet nibbles on it, so keep an eye on your pets with all your indoor plants and indoor trees. Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 24 Jan. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
origin unknown
First Known Use
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of nibble was in the 15th century Phrases Containing nibble
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