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[adv,adv-to]
[on-mim]
▶ little by little ▶ bit by bit ▶ sparingly |
4. | A 2018-06-18 01:22:31 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
3. | A* 2018-06-17 13:27:44 Robin Scott <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | daij, prog, ウィズダム和英辞典 |
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Comments: | All the example sentences have to do with food, drink or money. I don't think "piecemeal" fits particularly well here. |
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Diff: | @@ -15 +14,0 @@ -<gloss>piecemeal</gloss> @@ -16,0 +16 @@ +<gloss>sparingly</gloss> |
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2. | A 2013-09-19 05:11:15 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | GG5, etc. |
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Diff: | @@ -15,0 +15,2 @@ +<gloss>piecemeal</gloss> +<gloss>bit by bit</gloss> |
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1. | A* 2013-09-19 04:58:27 Marcus Richert <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | prog daijs |
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Diff: | @@ -14,1 +14,1 @@ -<gloss>making something last</gloss> +<gloss>little by little</gloss> |