several
/ˈsevrəl/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1522 in the learning path
几个；数个
Definitions
det. More than two but not many
几个；数个
pron. A few people or things already mentioned or understood
几个；数个
Example
I tried several jackets before choosing the blue one.
我试了几件夹克后，选中了蓝色的那件。
Several studies suggest that access to green spaces can improve mental health among people living in cities.
几项研究表明，能够接触绿地可能改善城市居民的心理健康。
Collocations
- several times
- several years
- several of them
- for several reasons
Synonyms
- a few
Usage tip
后接可数名词复数；several of后接限定词或代词。
FAQ
- What does several mean?
- More than two but not many A few people or things already mentioned or understood
- How is several pronounced?
- UK /ˈsevrəl/, US /ˈsevrəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
