| 释义 |
gar·bling
\-b(ə)liŋ, -lēŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English garbeling, from garbelen + -ing
1. archaic
a. : the act or process of sorting out the best part : culling; specifically : the sifting of spices
b. : the refuse produced by culling — usually used in plural
2. : an act or instance of distortion : garble
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