dabbled

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее забрызганный или покрытый пятнами цвета или жидкости; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения поверхностного участия в деятельности.

An archaic adjective meaning splashed or spotted with color or liquid; also used figuratively to mean superficially involved in an activity.

1. Wet or splashedB2formal

   Covered or spotted with small amounts of liquid, typically water.

   Забрызганный

   • Her dress was dabbled with raindrops.
   • The artist's apron was dabbled with paint.
   • The dog's paws were dabbled with mud after the walk.

   Synonymsspatteredsplashedwet

   Antonymsdry

2. Involved superficiallyB2informal

   Having taken part in an activity or interest in a casual or superficial way.

   Поверхностно увлекающийся

   • He was dabbled in photography but never pursued it seriously.
   • She dabbled in painting during her college years.
   • They were dabbled in various hobbies before settling on gardening.

   Antonymsabsorbedcommitteddedicateddevotedengrossed

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения занятия деятельностью в неформальной или поверхностной манере, или вовлечения в неё без серьёзных обязательств.

A verb used to indicate engaging in an activity in a casual or superficial manner, or to involve oneself without serious commitment.

1. Take part in an activity casuallyB2informal

   To take part in an activity or study a subject in a casual or superficial way, without serious commitment.

   Заниматься поверхностно

   • He dabbles in painting on weekends.
   • She dabbled in photography for a few months.
   • I've dabbled with learning Spanish but never got fluent.

   Synonymsdallyfiddletinkertoytrifle

   Antonymsimmersespecialize

2. Play or splash in waterB1informal

   To move the hands or feet gently in water, often playfully.

   Плескаться

   • The children dabbled their feet in the cool stream.
   • She dabbled her fingers in the pond water.
   • He sat by the pool, dabbling his toes in the water.

   Synonymsdippaddlesloshsplashsplash aroundwade