crumbKK [ˈkrʌm] | /ˈkrʌm/
GEPT 中高級
C1noun
a small piece of bread, cake, or cracker that has broken off or been cut off
She picked up every crumb from the table after dinner.
C1noun
a very small quantity or fragment of something
He couldn’t find a crumb of evidence to prove his innocence.
B2verb
to break something into small pieces or crumbs
She carefully crumbed the stale bread for the dressing.
弄碎;撕成碎屑
B2verb
to remove crumbs from something
After my morning toast, I always crumb the countertop to keep it clean.
清除碎屑;拂去屑末
C1verb
to cover something with a layer of bread crumbs
You can crumb chicken by dipping it in egg, then coating it with breadcrumbs, before baking it in the oven.
B2noun
a person who is considered to be worthless, contemptible or unpleasant
I can’t believe he stole money from the collection plate at church, what a crumb!