1.(not many)很少几个人；没有多少事物
The trouble is that few want to buy.问题是没什么人愿意买。
2.a few
(some)几个人；一些事物
Doctors work an average of 90 hours a week, while a few are on call for up to 120 hours.医生平均每周工作90小时, 有些值班医生达到120小时。
How many apples do you want?—I'll have a few.你要多少苹果？——我要几个。