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Chúng ta xem 1 ví dụ về cách dùng a few, a fair và couple:
a few (of something)
adj. more than one but indefinitely small in number
"A few" is a number that's not specific, but it usually means somewhere between 3-10. It's a little less formal than "several" and also sounds like a slightly lower number. Here are some examples:
You may want to consider hiring a personal trainer for a few sessions.
That's a very generous offer. Um, let me think it over for a few days and get back to you.
a pair of pants
Even though pants are one single item of clothing, they have two leg parts. Because of this, we always say "pants" with an "-s" at the end, and if you want to count them, you call them "a pair":
Why do you have so many pairs of pants?
You also call these clothing items "a pair":
a pair of glasses
a pair of gloves
a pair of shorts
a pair of shoes
a pair of socks
All (someone) needs is (something)
Use this phrase to talk about doing something easily:
All you need is love.
All I need is two more days, and I promise I'll be able to pay you back.
All you need is a screwdriver and a pair of pliers.
a change of (clothes/pants/etc.)
A different set of clothes that you can change into is "a change of clothes":
Did you bring a change of clothes?
We also use the phrases:
a change of pants
a change of underwear
a change of socks
However, "a change a shirt" is uncommon.
a toiletry kit
"Toiletries" are items like toothbrushes, razors, deodorant, dental floss, soap, etc.
When people travel, they sometimes put all of their toiletries together in a small bag. This is known as a "toiletry kit".
Other examples of "kits" are:
- a first aid kit
- an emergency kit
That's about it.
When you're listing things, and you can't think of anything else to add to the list, finish with "That's about it."
A: ...some coffee, a loaf of bread... and some fruit, please.
B: Anything else?
A: No, that's about it.
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