| 词汇 | dabble |
| 释义 | dabble 1. noun stolen property UK, 1981 2. verb 1 to use addictive drugs without succumbing to the addiction US, 1949. 2 to experiment with homsexuality UK, 1996. 3 to operate an (occasional) trade in stolen or illegal goods, especially antiques or drugs UK, 1996 dabble in dabble in sth to do something or become involved in something in a not very serious way, for short periods of time: Eckford became a wealthy man, bought a big house and dabbled in politics He dabbled in drugs a bit when he was at college, like most people of his generation. dabble at (something)To do something without much effort or enthusiasm. I know you're just dabbling at cleaning your room because every pile of clothes is still on the floor. We didn't get much done because we just dabbled at the project all afternoon. dabble in (something)To do something sporadically or as a hobby. Oh, I only dabbled in painting when I was younger—it's not like I went to art school or anything. dabble at somethingto play at doing something; to do something halfheartedly. Don't just dabble at your history paper. Settle down and do it right. She dabbles at painting. dabble in somethingto be involved in something in a casual manner. She dabbled in local politics for a while. I want to dabble in something new for a while. dabble inv. To do some activity occasionally, superficially, or without ambition: I've dabbled in painting, but I'm not very good. |
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