handful
noun uk/ˈhænd.fʊl/ us/ˈhænd.fʊl/
(AMOUNT)
[ C ]一把（之量）
an amount of something that can be held in one hand
He pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket. 他从口袋里掏出一把硬币。
- More examples
- The coffee machine suddenly ejected a handful of coins.
- I use two handfuls of pasta per person.
- Add a large handful of chopped herbs.
(A FEW)
B2 [ S ]少数，少量
a small number of people or things
She invited all her friends to her party, but only a handful of them turned up. 她请了很多朋友参加她的聚会，但只有少数几个到场。
- More examples
- The government has blamed the protests on a handful of evildoers.
- Only a handful of spectators turned up to watch the event.
- The centre is staffed by a handful of volunteers.
- He only knows a handful of different recipes.
- There were only a handful of guests at the reception.
(DIFFICULT PERSON)
[ S ]难对付的人（常指小孩）
a person, often a child, who is difficult to control
Her older son is fine but the little one is a bit of a handful. 她的大儿子很好，但小儿子有点难管。