1. more than two but not many
幾個，數個（多於兩個但不多）
I have several books on that topic.
我有好幾本關於那個主題的書。
She invited several friends to the party.
她邀請了好幾位朋友來參加派對。
We visited several countries during our trip.
我們在旅途中遊覽了好幾個國家。
Several Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
several
determiner
快速理解
What does "Several" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Several"?
表示數量多於兩個但並非大量，通常用於可數名詞前。
- 1
幾個；數個
EN: more than two but not many
翻譯: 指數量超過兩個，但並非很多，通常用於可數名詞。
- 2
各自的；不同的
EN: separate or distinct
翻譯: 指各自分開的、不同的個體或事物。
- 3
相當多的
EN: a considerable number of
翻譯: 在特定語境下，可表示數量相當多，但仍非極大量。
小提醒：注意「several」與「a few」的細微差別：「several」通常暗示數量比「a few」稍多，且更強調「分開的個體」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Several" in English）
How to pronounce "Several" in English?"Several" US vs UK pronunciation
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“Yesterday, Britain, Canada and Australia said they did, And at the United Nations today, France and several other European nations will follow suit and make similar declarations.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Several"?How does "Several" change by context?
2. separate or distinct
各自的，分別的
They went their several ways after the meeting.
會議結束後，他們各自離開了。
The students worked on their several projects.
學生們各自進行他們的專案。
3. more than two but not many people or things
幾個，數個（人或物）
Several of the apples were rotten.
有幾個蘋果爛掉了。
I asked for suggestions, and several were very helpful.
我徵求建議，有幾個建議非常有幫助。
4. different; various
不同的，各種的
The issue was discussed on several occasions.
這個問題在好幾個不同的場合都被討論過。
He gave several reasons for his decision.
他為自己的決定給出了好幾個不同的理由。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Several"?How to make natural sentences with "Several"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| several + plural noun | 幾個… | I have **several** books on this topic. (我有**幾本**關於這個主題的書。) |
| several of + determiner + plural noun | …中的幾個 | **Several of** the students were late. (學生中**有幾個**遲到了。) |
| several + more + plural noun | 另外幾個… | We need **several more** chairs for the meeting. (我們還需要**另外幾張**椅子來開會。) |
| for several + time period | 好幾個…（時間） | She has lived here for **several** years. (她已經在這裡住了**好幾**年了。) |
| several + adjective + plural noun | 幾個…的… | He told me **several** interesting stories. (他告訴我**幾個**有趣的故事。) |
用法說明
How is "Several" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Several"?
several of vs several
- several of 後面必須接有限定詞（如 the, these, my, those）或代名詞（如 them, us）的複數名詞片語，強調從一個特定群體中取出的一部分。
- 單獨使用 several 則直接修飾複數名詞，表示一個不特定、未明確界定的小數量。
- 在口語中，直接使用 several 更為常見且簡潔。 EN: Several of the students in my class are from abroad. 翻譯: 我班上有好幾位學生是從國外來的。
EN:Several students asked questions after the lecture.
翻譯:演講後有好幾位學生提了問題。
總結建議
當你想指「特定群體中的好幾個」時，使用「several of + the/these/my... + 名詞」；若只是泛指一個不確定的少數數量，直接使用「several + 複數名詞」即可。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Several" and similar words?How to choose "Several" vs alternatives?
several vs few
「several」通常指三個以上，數量比「few」多，但仍是模糊的複數概念；「few」則強調數量少，有時帶有「不足」的負面含義。
several vs many
「several」指模糊的少量（通常三到七個左右），而「many」則明確表示數量很多，強調程度更高。
several vs numerous
「several」指模糊的少量，而「numerous」是正式用語，明確表示數量非常多，通常用於書面或正式場合。
口語用法
How is "Several" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Several"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述一個不精確的數量時，常用 "several" 來代替具體數字。 EN: I heard he invited several people from his old team. 翻譯: 我聽說他邀請了幾個以前團隊的人。
EN:She said she needed several more days to finish the report.
翻譯:她說她還需要幾天才能完成報告。
語氣強調
在對話中，可以透過重讀 "several" 或搭配手勢來強調數量比預期的多，帶有輕微的驚訝或不耐煩語氣。 EN: I've told you several times already! 翻譯: 我已經告訴過你好幾次了！
EN:There were several, and I mean several, complaints about the noise.
翻譯:有好幾起，我是說真的有好幾起，關於噪音的投訴。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "several" 作為一個模糊的數量填充詞，為後續更具體的說明爭取時間。 EN: We're considering several... well, maybe two or three main options. 翻譯: 我們正在考慮幾個... 嗯，大概兩到三個主要選項。
EN:The project has faced several... you know, unexpected challenges along the way.
翻譯:這個專案遇到了幾個... 你知道的，一路上意想不到的挑戰。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應盡量避免使用模糊的 "several"，建議使用更精確的數字或範圍（如 "three to five"、"a small number of"）來使論述更清晰、有力。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Several"?What fixed phrases with "Several" should I remember?
several times
several + times
好幾次
several people
several + plural noun (people)
好幾個人
several days
several + plural noun (time period)
好幾天
several years
several + plural noun (time period)
好幾年
several options
several + plural noun (things)
好幾個選項
several hundred
several + hundred/thousand/million
好幾百
in several ways
in several ways
以好幾種方式
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Several"?Which "Several" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I have many books, but I only read several of them.
✓I have many books, but I only read a few of them.
在比較數量時，'several' 通常不用於與 'many' 直接對比，因為 'several' 本身已暗示一個不太大但明確的數量。當想強調數量較少時，應使用 'a few' 或 'only a few'。
×I need several advice on this matter.
✓I need some advice on this matter.
'several' 只能修飾可數名詞的複數形式。不可數名詞（如 advice, information, furniture）前應使用 'some' 或 'a piece of' 等量詞。
×I'll be back in several minutes.
✓I'll be back in a couple of minutes.
'several' 通常指三個或以上，數量比 'a couple'（兩個）多。在非正式口語中表示「兩三分鐘」這類短暫時間，常用 'a couple of minutes'。若用 'several minutes' 聽起來時間較長（例如五到七分鐘）。
×I don't have several friends in this city.
✓I don't have many friends in this city.
在否定句中，通常不用 'several' 來表示「沒有幾個」。否定句中表示數量少，常用 'many' 的否定形式（not many）或 'any'。'several' 本身帶有肯定的含義。
×Several of student passed the exam.
✓Several of the students passed the exam.
使用 'several of' 時，後面必須接限定的複數名詞，通常需要加上定冠詞 'the'、所有格（如 'my'）或指示代名詞（如 'these'）。不能直接接不帶限定詞的普通複數名詞。
×I have seen him several times, but I don't know him several well.
✓I have seen him several times, but I don't know him very well.
'several' 只能作為限定詞或代名詞使用，不能當作副詞來修飾形容詞或副詞。想表達「相當地」或「很」時，應使用 'very', 'quite', 'rather' 等副詞。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Several"?What are tense/participle forms of "Several"?