定义
few (of them survived): 不多,少数(他们之中幸存的)
There are so few options!
(there are) fewer (trains on Sundays): (这里有)更少的(星期天的火车)
a few (ideas, months): 几个(主意、月份)
Pronunciation examples
UK: Few people know this, but I prefer penguins to people.
US: Can I have a few fries with my steak please?
- "Sheeba and I have a few phone calls to make."
- "I've got a few questions."
- "Bruno : We have time for a few questions."
- "So, please come to my petite dégustation in the break room at 1pm to celebrate me, French gastronomy and my final few months before I am possibly deported."
- "-I wouldn't expect more than a few sprinkles."
- "I'll meet you in your office in a few hours."
- "With just a few minor tweaks and several hundred billable hours, we are fairly certain that the Delavigne Corporation can restore its reputation at least for a few months - that's the Slick Brand Solutions guarantee*."
- "A clue I give, to you grateful few"
- "Fortunately, however, a few fragments were spared, and I have put them in the bucket next to this letter."
- "Happy holidays to all and thank you American capitalism for the opportunity to work straight through the festive season with so few days off."
