handful
n
(pl -fuls)
1 [C] ~ (of sth) as much or as many as can be held in one hand 一把
pick up a handful of sand 抓起一把沙子.
2 [sing] ~ (of sb/sth) small number 少数; 少量
a handful of people 少数几个人.
3 a handful [sing]
(infml 口) person or animal that is difficult to control 难控制的人或动物
That young lad is quite a handful, ie is lively and troublesome. 那个小伙子真难管束(活泼而淘气).
Let me take a look at your shoulder. Where does it hurt?
让我看看你的肩膀。哪里疼?
I've got a problem and as I don't know what to do I thought I'd write to you and ask for your advice.
我有一个问题,因为我不知道该怎么办。我想我最好写信给你,征求你的意见。
Finding a job is not the same as choosing a job. Many young people end up in a job to which they are not suited. Chance may play a more important part than decision. So here are a few steps to help you think about jobs which you might enjoy doing