| 单词 | three or four |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthree or four 2. Used vaguely for a small or trifling number; a few. So three or four. Cf. Two or three. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > number > plurality > fewness > [adjective] > small in number one or two ——a1400 threea1535 two or three1557 two-three1557 two1661 precious few1839 a1535 T. More Dialoge of Comfort (1553) iii. xx. sig. S.vi So verye a chyldyshe fantasye, that in a matter almoste of three Chyppes..neyther shoulde moue anye manne. 1596 J. Harington Apol. sig. Ccv After they had roued three or four idle wordes. 1638 R. Baker tr. J. L. G. de Balzac New Epist. II. 39 If they have but three words of Latine, and have but read one of Plutarkes lives. 1825 T. Hook Sayings & Doings 2nd Ser. I. 182 But as to his anger..I don't care three of his sugar-loaves. 1843 G. Borrow Bible in Spain III. iv. 60 I but said three words to the alcayde of the prison. < as lemmas |
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