손이나 발을 물에 넣고 가볍게 움직이며 물장난을 치다.
To immerse one's hands or feet partially in water and move them around gently, or to splash liquid.
예문:
"The hikers stopped by the stream to dabble their tired feet in the cold water."
"She sat on the edge of the boat, dabbling her fingers in the waves."
어떤 일을 전문적이지 않게 취미 삼아 혹은 재미로 조금 해보다.
To take part in an activity, hobby, or subject in a casual, superficial, or non-serious way.
예문:
"He decided to dabble in pottery after attending a one-day workshop."
"She dabbles in the stock market but doesn't consider herself a professional trader."
"The author dabbled in science fiction before finding success in historical romance."
오리 등의 물새가 먹이를 찾기 위해 얕은 물이나 진흙 속을 부리로 휘젓다.
(Of a duck or other waterbird) to move the bill around in shallow water or mud to find food.
예문:
"Dabbling ducks feed by tipping their bodies forward into the water."
"We watched the mallards dabble in the mud for seeds and small insects."