(v) work with in an amateurish manner, Syn.play around, smatter, Example: She dabbles in astronomy; He plays around with investments but he never makes any money
v. i. 1. To play in water, as with the hands; to paddle or splash in mud or water. [ 1913 Webster ]
Where the duck dabbles 'mid the rustling sedge. Wordsworth. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To work in slight or superficial manner; to do in a small way; to tamper; to meddle. “Dabbling here and there with the text.” Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
During the first year at Dumfries, Burns for the first time began to dabble in politics. J. C. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Dabbled p. pr. & vb. n. Dabbling ] [ Freq. of dab: cf. OD. dabbelen. ] To wet by little dips or strokes; to spatter; to sprinkle; to moisten; to wet. “Bright hair dabbled in blood.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
