a few

形容词 a few:

1. more than one but indefinitely small in number
   同义词：a couple of

1. I only have a few pennies with me.
   我身上只有几个便士。
2. Some insects have a life-span of no more than a few hours.
   有些昆虫寿命只有几小时。
3. We are trying to make a few economies.
   我们正想办法节省一些。
4. He spent a few months gadding about Europe before his exams.
   考试前，他在欧洲漫游了几个月。