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to dabble
01
промокнуть
to dip or lightly immerse a part of the body, such as hands or feet, in water
Transitive: to dabble a body part in water | to dabble a body part
Example
On a hot summer day, the children loved to dabble their feet in the cool stream.
She sat by the edge of the pool, dabbling her fingers in the water.
After a long hike, they found a pond where they could dabble their feet and soothe their muscles.
02
клювать, покапывать
(of water birds) to feed by dipping the bill into water, often at the water's surface or in shallow areas
Intransitive
Example
The ducks dabbled in the pond, submerging their bills to search for aquatic plants and insects.
The shorebirds dabbled along the marshy edges.
The heron patiently dabbled in the shallows, waiting for fish to swim by.
03
плескаться
to engage in water-related activities in a playful or casual manner
Intransitive
Example
The children loved to dabble in the shallow pool, splashing and giggling as they played with water toys.
As the puppies ran toward the lake, they could n't resist stopping to dabble in the cool water.
On a hot summer day, families gathered by the river to dabble in the refreshing water.
04
заниматься поверхностно, пробовать
to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement
Transitive: to dabble in an activity
Example
She decided to dabble in photography.
During the summer break, the students dabbled in various sports.
As a music enthusiast, he enjoyed dabbling in different instruments.
