nibble [ˈnɪbl]

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n.轻咬，啃；v.一点点地咬，慢慢啃，吹毛求疵

to eat something by taking a lot of small bites

Inflation began to nibble away at their savings. 通货膨胀开始蚕食他们的存款。
The birds cling to the wall and nibble at the brickwork. 鸟儿们紧贴在墙上，啄着砖缝。