crumb
/krʌm/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5336 in the learning path
面包屑；糕饼屑
Definitions
n. A tiny piece that breaks off bread, cake, or biscuits
面包屑；糕饼屑
n. A very small amount of something
少许；点滴
Example
A crumb fell from my toast onto the table.
一粒面包屑从我的吐司上掉到了桌上。
Even small food scraps, such as bread crumbs, can attract pests when waste is poorly managed.
如果垃圾处理不当，即使是面包屑这样的小块食物残渣，也会招来害虫。
Collocations
- bread crumbs
- biscuit crumbs
- a crumb of comfort
Word family
- crumble (v.)
- crumbly (adj.)
Usage tip
可数名词；表示面包屑时常用复数crumbs。
FAQ
- What does crumb mean?
- A tiny piece that breaks off bread, cake, or biscuits A very small amount of something
- How is crumb pronounced?
- UK /krʌm/, US /krʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
