| 单词 | pebble |
| 释义 | pebble (pebəl ) Word forms: pebbles countable noun A pebble is a small, smooth, round stone which is found on beaches and at the bottom of rivers. The front hall is sprinkled with pebbles. Idioms: not the only pebble on the beach [mainly British] not the only person who is important or should be considered in a particular situation, although they may think they are You should encourage him to understand that he is very definitely not the only pebble on the beach. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: throw a pebble I can throw a pebble at his door. Times,Sunday Times This caused pilgrims to trip as they rushed towards the pillars to throw the pebbles they had collected from the desert earlier in the pilgrimage. Times, Sunday Times It was like throwing a pebble into a pond and seeing it sink without creating a single ripple. Times, Sunday Times The first player throws the pebble, as near or as far as they like. Times, Sunday Times He throws a pebble into the air. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 小鹅卵石 Japanese: 小石 |
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