a couple of(两个、一对)—a couple of days,a couple of players,a couple of times a cupful of(一满杯)—a cupful of jelly,a cupful of water a portion of(一份/客)—a portion of duck,a portion of roast beef a majority of(大多数/大半)—a majority of opinions,a majority of votes an atom of(一点)—an atom of food,an atom of truth a spell of(一阵/一段时间)