1. a smaller number of people or things
較少數量的人或事物
There were fewer people at the meeting than expected.
參加會議的人比預期的要少。
I have fewer books than my sister.
我的書比我姊姊的少。
Fewer Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
fewer
determiner
快速理解
What does "Fewer" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Fewer"?
「fewer」用於修飾可數名詞，表示數量較少。
- 1
數量較少（可數）
EN: a smaller number of countable things
翻譯: 指可數事物的數量較少。
- 2
比較級形式
EN: the comparative form of 'few'
翻譯: 是「few」的比較級形式，用於比較。
- 3
用於否定或限制
EN: used to indicate a negative or limiting comparison
翻譯: 用於表示否定性或限制性的比較。
小提醒：記住「fewer」用於可數名詞（如 fewer apples），而「less」用於不可數名詞（如 less water）。常見錯誤是將「less」誤用於可數名詞。
發音（How to Pronounce "Fewer" in English）
How to pronounce "Fewer" in English?"Fewer" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Fewer" from YouTube Videos
How movies teach manhood | Colin Stokes
TED
“I want fewer quests where my son is told, "Go out and fight it alone" and more quests where he sees that it's his job to join a team, maybe a team led by women, to help other people become better and be better people like the Wizard of Oz.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Fewer"?How does "Fewer" change by context?
2. used to indicate a reduction in number compared to before
用於表示與之前相比數量上的減少
We need to make fewer mistakes next time.
我們下次需要犯更少的錯誤。
The new policy resulted in fewer complaints.
新政策導致投訴減少了。
3. not as many as a particular amount or number
少於某個特定數量或數目
Fewer than ten students passed the exam.
不到十名學生通過了考試。
The project was completed in fewer than five days.
這個專案在不到五天的時間內完成了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Fewer"?How to make natural sentences with "Fewer"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| fewer + plural countable noun | 較少的（可數） | There are fewer cars on the road today. (今天路上的車比較少。) |
| fewer + of + determiner/pronoun + plural noun | （在特定群體中）較少的數量 | Fewer of my friends live nearby now. (現在我住在附近的朋友比較少了。) |
| fewer than + number/amount | 少於（某個數量） | The project was completed in fewer than three days. (這個專案在不到三天內就完成了。) |
| no fewer than + number/amount | 不少於，多達（強調數量多） | The event attracted no fewer than five hundred participants. (這場活動吸引了多達五百名參與者。) |
| fewer and fewer + plural noun | 越來越少 | We see fewer and fewer birds in this park each year. (我們每年在這個公園看到的鳥越來越少。) |
用法說明
How is "Fewer" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Fewer"?
fewer vs. less
- fewer 用於可數名詞（可以數出個數的東西），例如：fewer books, fewer people, fewer mistakes。
- less 用於不可數名詞（視為一個整體、無法數出個數的東西），例如：less water, less time, less information。
- 在口語中，有時會聽到用 less 搭配可數名詞（如 "less items"），但在正式寫作或考試中，這被視為不正確。 EN: There are fewer students in the classroom today. 翻譯: 今天教室裡的學生比較少。
EN:We have less time to finish the project than we thought.
翻譯:我們完成專案的時間比想像中要少。
EN:Please make fewer copies to save paper.
翻譯:請少印幾份以節省紙張。
EN:We need to spend less money on entertainment.
翻譯:我們需要在娛樂上少花點錢。
總結建議
記住簡單口訣：可數用 fewer，不可數用 less，就能避免最常見的混淆。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Fewer" and similar words?How to choose "Fewer" vs alternatives?
fewer vs less
「fewer」用於可數名詞，表示數量較少；「less」用於不可數名詞，表示量或程度較低。
fewer vs a few
「fewer」是比較級，表示比某個基準更少；「a few」是肯定用法，表示「有一些、幾個」。
fewer vs not many
「fewer」是正式且精確的比較用詞；「not many」是較口語、籠統的否定說法。
口語用法
How is "Fewer" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Fewer"?
引述
在口語中，有時會引述或重複他人關於數量的說法，以表示確認或討論。 EN: So you're saying there are fewer options now? 翻譯: 所以你是說現在的選擇比較少了？
EN:"Fewer mistakes," that's what the manager emphasized.
翻譯:「錯誤要更少」，這是經理強調的重點。
語氣強調
在對話中，可能會拉長音節或加重語氣來說明數量確實「較少」，以凸顯對比或糾正。 EN: We need fewer, not more, meetings. 翻譯: 我們需要的是更少，而不是更多，的會議。
EN:There were way fewer people than I expected.
翻譯:到場的人比我預期的要少得多。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，可能會用「fewer...」作為暫時的停頓點，然後再補充具體內容。 EN: The goal is... fewer... uh, customer complaints this quarter. 翻譯: 目標是…更少的…呃，本季度的客戶投訴。
EN:We should aim for fewer... let me think... unnecessary steps.
翻譯:我們應該以更少的…讓我想想…不必要的步驟為目標。
正式書寫注意：在正式寫作中（如報告、論文），應避免使用口語中的停頓、語氣強調或引述格式，並確保「fewer」嚴格用於可數名詞，且句子結構完整嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Fewer"?What fixed phrases with "Fewer" should I remember?
fewer than
fewer than [number/amount]
少於（某個數量）
no fewer than
no fewer than [number/amount]
不少於，至少有（強調數量之多）
fewer and fewer
fewer and fewer [plural noun]
越來越少
far fewer
far fewer [plural noun]
少得多
ever fewer
ever fewer [plural noun]
日益減少，越來越少
fewer of
fewer of the/these/those [plural noun]
（特定群體中）較少的…
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Fewer"?Which "Fewer" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I have less apples than you.
✓I have fewer apples than you.
「fewer」用於可數名詞（如 apples、books、people），「less」用於不可數名詞（如 water、time、money）。
×There is fewer water in the bottle.
✓There is less water in the bottle.
「fewer」只能搭配複數可數名詞，不能搭配單數名詞或不可數名詞。
×He made fewer mistakes compared to last time.
✓He made fewer mistakes than last time.
比較兩者時，「fewer」通常直接搭配「than」，而不是「compared to」或「compared with」。
×There are few people here than yesterday.
✓There are fewer people here than yesterday.
「few」表示「很少」，強調數量少；「fewer」是比較級，用於比較兩者的數量。
×We have fewer furniture in the new apartment.
✓We have less furniture in the new apartment.
「furniture」是不可數的集合名詞，即使指多件物品，仍用「less」而非「fewer」。類似字包括 luggage、equipment、information。
×10 items or less (常見錯誤標示)
✓10 items or fewer
在正式英語中，「items」是可數名詞，應使用「fewer」。雖然「less」在口語或非正式場合常見，但學習者應掌握正確用法。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Fewer"?What are tense/participle forms of "Fewer"?