handful

handful
(pl. -fuls)

a quantity that fills the hand
一把
a small handful of fresh coriander.
一小把新鲜芫荽。
■a small number or amount
少数，少量
controlled ultimately by a handful of firms.
最终被少数几家公司控制。
(informal)a person who is very difficult to deal with or control
(非正式)难控制的人，难对付的人
the kids could be such a handful.
孩子们有可能很难对付。