a few和several的区别用法

　　Could I begin with a few formalities？

　　我可以从一些例行程序开始吗？

　　A few latecomers were still arriving。

　　几个迟到者还在陆续抵达。

　　I spent a few hours quietly relaxing。

　　我怡然自得地轻松了几个小时。

　　Several cars went off the rails。

　　有几节火车车厢出轨了。

　　I copied out several poems。

　　我抄录了几首诗歌。

　　Several windows had been smashed。

　　几扇窗户劈里啪啦打碎了。