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dabble

/ˈdæbəl/

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1 · v.

to take part in an activity without serious commitment

浅尝；涉猎

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He dabbled in painting before turning to photography.
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转向摄影前，他曾浅尝绘画。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdæbəl/

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