“一点一点地咬”可以翻译为 “nibble away (bit by bit)” 或者 “gnaw at (little by little)” 。
“nibble away” 常用来形象地描述一点点地啃、咬的动作,强调动作的缓慢和逐步性。例如:The mouse nibbled away at the cheese.(老鼠一点一点地啃着奶酪。)
“gnaw at” 也有一点点啃咬的意思,同样可表达逐渐进行的状态。例如:The dog was gnawing at the bone little by little.(狗正一点一点地啃着骨头 。)