in dribs and drabs
US /ɪn drɪbz ænd dræbz/
UK /ɪn drɪbz ænd dræbz/
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조금씩, 띄엄띄엄, 간헐적으로
in small amounts or numbers at irregular intervals
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The donations came in dribs and drabs, making it hard to reach the target.
기부금은 조금씩 들어와 목표 달성이 어려웠다.
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The audience arrived in dribs and drabs, so the show started late.
관객들이 조금씩 도착해서 공연이 늦게 시작되었다.