Bite at Meaning in English
expression
释义
To try to bite something, often not succeeding or just snapping at it with your teeth. It can also mean showing interest in something briefly or tentatively.
用法与细微差别
Mostly literal (animals, biting at food/hands), but can be figurative: 'bite at a chance' (show interest, usually briefly or half-heartedly). Not common for people except in descriptive or metaphorical speech. Often followed by an object: 'bite at the rope', 'bite at the bait'.
例句
The dog tried to bite at my hand.
basic
The fish bit at the bait in the water.
basic
She saw the cat bite at the string.
basic
Don't worry, the puppy just likes to bite at your shoes when he's excited.
natural
He didn't really want the job, but he decided to bite at the offer anyway.
natural
If you wave your finger, the parrot may try to bite at it.
natural