Handful
volume
British pronunciation/hˈændfə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈhændˌfʊɫ/

"handful"的定义和意义

Handful
01

一把, 一握

an amount that fits in a hand
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She scooped up a handful of sand and let it trickle through her fingers.
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl for a quick snack.
He gave her a handful of coins to use at the arcade.
02

少数, 一小撮

a small number of people or things
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A handful of guests stayed late to help clean up after the party.
The recipe only requires a handful of ingredients, making it quick and easy.
A handful of people showed up to the meeting despite the bad weather.
03

麻烦, 难对付的人或事物

a person or thing that is difficult to manage or handle, often due to being energetic, demanding, or troublesome
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The child can be a handful at times, especially when he ’s tired.
His little sister can be a real handful when she does n’t get her way.
The new puppy is a handful, but we love him.
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