사전
영어 - 한국어
Few
fju
매우 흔한
500 - 600
500 - 600
단어 빈도 및 중요성 지수는 특정 언어에서 단어가 얼마나 자주 나타나는지를 나타냅니다. 숫자가 작을수록 단어가 더 자주 사용됩니다. 가장 자주 사용되는 단어는 일반적으로 1에서 4000 사이입니다. 이 중요성 지수는 언어 학습 과정에서 가장 유용한 단어에 집중할 수 있도록 도와줍니다.
단어 빈도 및 중요성 지수는 특정 언어에서 단어가 얼마나 자주 나타나는지를 나타냅니다. 숫자가 작을수록 단어가 더 자주 사용됩니다. 가장 자주 사용되는 단어는 일반적으로 1에서 4000 사이입니다. 이 중요성 지수는 언어 학습 과정에서 가장 유용한 단어에 집중할 수 있도록 도와줍니다.
적은 수의, 몇몇의, 조금, 소수의
Few 의 한국어 의미
적은 수의
예:
There are a few apples in the basket.
바구니에 사과가 몇 개 있어요.
I have a few friends in the city.
그 도시에 친구가 몇 명 있어요.
사용: informal문맥: Used when referring to a small number of countable items.
메모: In Korean, 'few' often translates to '몇' when indicating an indefinite small quantity.
몇몇의
예:
A few people attended the meeting.
몇몇 사람들이 회의에 참석했습니다.
There are a few options available.
이용 가능한 몇몇 옵션이 있습니다.
사용: formal/informal문맥: Used when referring to a small number of people or options, often interchangeable with 'some'.
메모: This usage emphasizes that some, but not many, are included.
조금
예:
I need a few minutes to finish my work.
작업을 마치려면 몇 분이 필요해요.
Can you wait for a few seconds?
몇 초만 기다려줄 수 있나요?
사용: informal문맥: Used to indicate a small amount of time.
메모: In this context, 'few' can imply a short duration.
소수의
예:
A few students excelled in the exam.
소수의 학생들이 시험에서 뛰어난 성적을 거두었습니다.
Only a few cars were parked outside.
밖에 소수의 차만 주차되어 있었어요.
사용: formal문맥: Used in academic or formal contexts to refer to a small number of entities.
메모: This usage is more formal and can be used to refer to groups or categories.
Few의 동의어
several
Several means more than a few but not many. It implies a moderate amount.
예: I invited several friends to the party.
메모: Several implies a slightly larger quantity compared to few.
a handful of
A handful of means a small number or a few people or things that can be counted on one hand.
예: There were only a handful of people at the event.
메모: A handful of is a more informal way to indicate a small quantity.
scant
Scant means barely sufficient or not enough. It indicates a small or limited amount.
예: She provided scant evidence to support her claim.
메모: Scant emphasizes insufficiency or inadequacy more than few.
Few 표현, 자주 쓰이는 구문
A few
This phrase indicates a small number of something, implying more than one or two but less than many.
예: I have a few friends coming over for dinner tonight.
메모: While 'few' alone signifies a small number with a negative connotation, 'a few' suggests a positive or sufficient quantity.
In a few
This phrase means within a short period of time, shortly.
예: The meeting will start in a few minutes.
메모: It emphasizes the immediacy or nearness of the event or action compared to 'few' which only denotes a small number.
Few and far between
This idiom describes something that is rare, uncommon, or infrequent.
예: Opportunities like this are few and far between.
메모: It emphasizes not only the scarcity but the considerable distance or time gap between occurrences.
Quite a few
This phrase means a relatively large number, more than expected.
예: Quite a few people showed up at the party.
메모: It suggests a surprising or notable quantity, unlike 'few' which generally implies a small amount.
Make a few waves
To cause a small disturbance or trouble in order to achieve a goal.
예: She's not afraid to make a few waves to get things done.
메모: It uses 'waves' metaphorically to denote minor disruptions or challenges, diverging from the literal meaning of 'few'.
There are few who
This phrase emphasizes the rarity or scarcity of individuals possessing a certain quality or ability.
예: There are few who can match his skill in that field.
메모: It highlights the exceptional nature of the individuals being referred to, contrasting with the general sense of 'few'.
Every few
This phrase means at intervals of a small number of times or occasions.
예: He checks his emails every few hours.
메모: It implies a regular or periodic occurrence separated by short intervals, enhancing the temporal aspect compared to 'few'.
Few 일상적인 (속어) 표현
A few sandwiches short of a picnic
This phrase is used to humorously suggest that someone is not very intelligent or is mentally lacking.
예: I think he's a few sandwiches short of a picnic if he believes that story.
메모: The slang phrase emphasizes someone's perceived lack of intelligence or common sense compared to the word 'few' which just means a small number of something.
A few bricks shy of a load
Similar to the previous phrase, it implies that someone is not very bright or is lacking mental capacity.
예: After that comment, I think he's a few bricks shy of a load.
메모: This slang term highlights the idea of someone missing essential components, contrasting with the neutral meaning of 'few' indicating a small quantity.
A few cards short of a full deck
Used to imply that someone is mentally unstable, irrational, or lacking critical thinking skills.
예: She tried to convince me to invest in that scheme, but I think she's a few cards short of a full deck.
메모: The slang term focuses on questioning someone's mental stability or ability, diverging from the neutral concept of 'few' denoting a small number.
Few - 예
Few people attended the meeting.
몇몇 사람들이 회의에 참석했다.
I have a few friends in this city.
이 도시에 친구가 몇 명 있다.
There is only a small amount of sugar left.
남아 있는 설탕이 약간 있다.
Few 문법
Few - 형용사 (Adjective) / 형용사 (Adjective)
표제어: few
변화
형용사, 비교급 (Adjective, comparative): fewer
형용사, 최상급 (Adjective, superlative): fewest
형용사 (Adjective): few
음절, 분리, 강세
few 1 음절을 포함합니다: few
음성 표기: ˈfyü
few , ˈfyü (빨간 음절은 강세가 있습니다)
Few - 중요성과 사용 빈도
단어 빈도 및 중요성 지수는 특정 언어에서 단어가 얼마나 자주 나타나는지를 나타냅니다. 숫자가 작을수록 단어가 더 자주 사용됩니다. 가장 자주 사용되는 단어는 일반적으로 1에서 4000 사이입니다.
few: 500 - 600 (매우 흔한).
이 중요성 지수는 언어 학습 과정에서 가장 유용한 단어에 집중할 수 있도록 도와줍니다.
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