كيف تنطق "nibble away at"
expression
ˈnɪbəɫ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
NIH-buhl uh-WAY AT
nˈɪbəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
NIB-uhl uh-WAY AT
التعريف
To gradually reduce or use up something, often in small amounts or steps. It can also mean to slowly weaken something over time.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈnɪbəɫ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈæt
الإنجليزية البريطانية
nˈɪbəl/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ˈæt
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
NIH-buhl uh-WAY AT
بريطاني
NIB-uhl uh-WAY AT
استمع في السياق
Over time, small expenses can nibble away at your savings.
The rain is starting to nibble away at the paint on the fence.
The little mice nibble away at the cheese every night.
Stress can nibble away at your health if you don't manage it properly.