one or two ——: a very few, a small number of. Also with ellipsis of contextually implied noun.
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释义 | the world > relative properties > number > plurality > fewness > [adjective] > small in number (6) one or two ——a1400 one or two ——: a very few, a small number of. Also with ellipsis of contextually implied noun. threea1535 Used vaguely for a small or trifling number; a few. So three or four. Cf. Two or three. two or three1557 two or three (chiefly dialect and U.S. two-three, Scottish. twa-three): an indefinite (small or inconsiderable) number (of); a few. two-three1557 two or three (chiefly dialect and U.S. two-three, Scottish. twa-three): an indefinite (small or inconsiderable) number (of); a few. two1661 So rarely two simply. precious few1839 As an intensifier: extremely, very; esp. in precious few, precious little. |
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