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handful

/ˈhæn(d)fəl/

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noun

一把，少量

The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.

Examples :

"My sister brought a handful of cookies to share with the class. "

我妹妹带了一把饼干来和班上的同学分享。

amount number essential

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noun

一把，少量

A hand's breadth; four inches.

Examples :

"The carpenter measured a handful of wood to cut for the project. "

木匠量取了一把木头，大约四英寸长，准备切割用于这个项目。

amount unit essential

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noun

一把，少量，约摸五個。

A small number, usually approximately five.

Examples :

"My sister brought a handful of cookies to share with the class. "

我妹妹带了一小把饼干，大概五块左右，来班上给大家分享。

number amount essential

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noun

一把，少量。

A group or number of things; a bunch.

Examples :

"My mother gave me a handful of cookies for the road trip. "

我妈妈给了我一把饼干，让我在路上吃。

group number amount essential

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noun

棘手的事，难应付的事。

Something which can only be managed with difficulty.

Examples :

"Those twins are a real handful to look after."

照顾那对双胞胎真是个棘手的事。

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noun

五年徒刑

A five-year prison sentence.

Examples :

"The judge sentenced the thief to a handful. "

法官判处那个小偷五年徒刑。

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