Clients came in dribs and drabs.

顾客三三两两地来了。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

She paid me in dribs and drabs, not all at once.

她一点一点地付给我钱，而不是一次付清。

《牛津词典》

Dribs and drabs. I have in mind.

点点滴滴。我都拥有在心。

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Another is the way that bad news comes to light in dribs and drabs, rather than in one cathartic revelation.

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Holders of mutual funds lose out from such activities in dribs and drabs, since they are not able to take advantage of these price discrepancies.

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Many believe there is a vast pool of dodgy offshore money owned by Indians, which is brought home in dribs and drabs.

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