transitive. To pick in a small way, or a little at a time; to peck, nibble; to eat sparingly or delicately. Also intransitive. Also figurative.
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| 释义 | the world > food and drink > food > consumption of food or drink > eating > processes or manners of eating > eat via specific process [verb (intransitive)] > eat small amounts (4) picklea1522 transitive. To pick in a small way, or a little at a time; to peck, nibble; to eat sparingly or delicately. Also intransitive. Also figurative. pickc1550 intransitive. Frequently with at (also on, upon). pingle1600 intransitive. Now English regional (chiefly northern). To pick at or play with one's food; to eat with little appetite, nibble. piddlea1620 intransitive. To toy with or pick at one's food; to eat insubstantially; to nibble. Now U.S. regional (southern). |
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