few

🇬🇧 UK/fju:/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 1kA2

Definitions

det.

A small number of; not many.

少数;几个;不多

pron.

A small number of people or things.

少数人(或物)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
fewother
=few

Common Collocations

  • 1.a few几个
  • 2.few and far between罕见的
  • 3.precious few极少的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Only a few students attended the optional weekend workshop on advanced calculus.

  • 2.

    A few adjustments to the recipe would significantly improve its overall flavor.

  • 3.

    In recent weeks, few companies have matched their innovative product development approach.

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