tiny bits; drops; snippets
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesadjective
tiny and fragmentary; bit by bit
formalOften used to describe knowledge, experience, or things accumulated gradually from small parts.
We should cherish the little joys in life.
His success comes from daily bit-by-bit effort.
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These tiny bits of progress have converged into a huge change.
noun
bits and pieces; snippets (often used in titles)
Frequently appears in titles of articles or columns to indicate a collection of miscellaneous notes or small observations.
The article 'Bits and Pieces from a European Trip' records his observations.
This column is dedicated to sharing workplace snippets.
noun
intravenous drip
technicalA medical term referring to an intravenous drip. This is an abbreviation of the full term 打点滴.
He had a fever, and the doctor suggested he get an IV drip.
The infusion rate of the IV drip must be strictly controlled.