1.less than 不到;小于
The marriage had lasted for less than two years.
这段婚姻维持了不到两年
2.a great many of 许多;大量
A great many of animals have been abandoned. Is family adoption a good idea?
大量的动物被遗弃了,家庭收养是好办法吗?
3.decide to 决定去做;决定要
I'll engage for John's behaviour should you decide to employ him.
如果你决定聘用约翰,我愿为他的行为担保
。4.come from 来自;出身
He's just come from the countryside.
他刚从乡下来
。