Several
其中文意義為“數(shù)個的,各別的…”,只能修飾可數(shù)名詞多數(shù),其含意比a few稍多,比many少,約等於some具肯定意味,鮮少用於否定,可轉(zhuǎn)作不定代名詞,其中文意義為“各自的…”時,可修飾可數(shù)名詞單數(shù).
例句:
My father can speak several languages.家父會說數(shù)種語言
Several men,several minds.人各有志
I have said so several times.我已經(jīng)說過好幾遍了
Students went to their several homes after school.(= respective) 各自回家
Each has his several ideal.(不等於respective) 各有各的想法
Each has his several estate.(= private) 各有各的不動產(chǎn)
Several of the students were absent.(轉(zhuǎn)作不定代名詞) 有幾個學(xué)生缺席