a. 很少的, 不多的, 少数的n. 少数相关词组: few and far between a few
Before we start our exercise, let's take a few deep breaths.
在我们开始运动前,先做一些深呼吸吧。
I've prepared a few snacks for you to enjoy before dinner.
我准备了一些零食供你在晚餐前享用。
China has adopted one-child policy for a few decades.
中国在过去几十年中实行独生子女政策。
These are just a few of the fresh, ripe vegetables in my garden.
这只是我花园里新鲜成熟的一部分蔬菜。
He has a few friends.
他有几个朋友。
※Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. 有些书只要浏览一下,有些书要仔细阅读,有些书要领会和消化。
※He is rich that has few wants. 寡欲者富。
※It is discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.——( N. Coward ) 令人沮丧的是,有那么多人对诚实感到吃惊,而对欺骗感到吃惊的人却那么的少。(科沃德)
※The consumer isn't a moron; she is your wife. You insult her in-telligence if you assume that a mere slogan and a few vapid adjectives will persuade her to buy anything.Davik Ogilvy, American advertisement manager消费者不是傻瓜;她是你的妻子。如果你认为仅凭 句口号,几个干巴巴的形容词就能诱使她掏腰包购买任何东西的话,那么你就亵渎了她的智慧。美国广告经营者 奥格尔维 D