Eron Powell
Eron Powell

Fewer vs. Less: 英语解释

FewerLess都表示更少的数量,但用于不同类型的名词

  • fewer用于可以逐个计数的事物:苹果、票、错误。
  • less用于不可数连续的名词:水、交通、爱。

如何决定:

  • 如果你可以直接在前面加数字——three applesten tickets——你可能需要fewer
  • 如果你测量而不是计数——some watermore love——你可能需要less

例外

在美式英语中,我们经常将时间、金钱、距离、重量和体积视为单一的数量,因此less是标准用法:less than 20 minutesless than $5less than 10 miles

例句

  • A2: We have fewer chairs than people. — 我们的椅子比人。(可数的椅子)
  • A2: I drink less soda now. — 我现在喝更少的汽水。(不可数的汽水)
  • B1: The new schedule means less time for breaks but fewer long meetings. — 新时间表意味着休息时间更少,但长会议也更少

常见问题

问1: "10 items or less"是错的吗? 答: 这种用法很常见。但正式的风格指南更喜欢**"10 items or fewer"**。

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