number

any number of

any particular whole quantity of

任意數(shù)量

the game can involve any number of players.

這個游戲可以讓任意數(shù)量的人參加。

by numbers

following simple instructions identified by numbers or as if identified

（逐條）按照指示機械地；死板地

painting by numbers.

機械地畫畫。

someone's/thing's days are numbered

someone or something will not survive or remain in a position of power or advantage for much longer

某人/某物時日無多，持續(xù)不了多久

my days as director were numbered.

我當(dāng)導(dǎo)演的日子不多了。

do a number on

(N. Amer. informal)treat someone badly, typically by deceiving, humiliating, or criticizing them in a calculated and thorough way

(北美，非正式)（尤指故意通過欺騙、羞辱、指責(zé)）傷害（某人）

have someone's number

(informal)understand a person's real motives or character and thereby gain some advantage

(非正式)了解某人的真實動機（或性格）從而獲得優(yōu)勢

have someone's number on it

(informal)(of a bomb, bullet, or other missile) destined to find a specified person as its target

(非正式)（炸彈、子彈或其他投射武器）注定要擊中某人

someone's number is up

(informal)the time has come when someone is doomed to die or suffer some other disaster or setback

(非正式)某人的死期（或劫數(shù)）已到

without number

too many to count

不計其數(shù)

they forgot the message times without number.

他們忘記了那不計其數(shù)的信息次數(shù)。

by the numbers

In unison as numbers are called out by a leader

按口令：領(lǐng)頭者喊口令時統(tǒng)一行動

performing calisthenics by the numbers.

按口令做健美操

In a strict, step-by-step or mechanical way.

機械地：以嚴(yán)格的，一步一步的或機械的方式

do a number on&I{【俚語】}

To defeat, abuse, or humiliate in a calculated and thorough way.

徹底地挫敗：精心策劃和徹底地挫敗、使無用或使丟臉

get (someone's) number 或 have (someone's) number

To determine or know someone's real character or motives.

對某人心中有數(shù)：確定或了解某人真正的性格或動機

without number 或 beyond number

Too many to be counted; countless

無數(shù)的；數(shù)不清的

Mosquitoes without number filled the yard.

無數(shù)的蚊子充滿了院子