to name but a few 點用

簡單黎講, "to name but a few" 的中文意思係 "諸如此類" . 通常在列出數個實例後, 仍想話俾人知重有好多, 但為咗唔好咁噚氣, 就以 "to name but a few" 代替.
Eg 1.
This restaurant has an extensive menu of fine wines including Chateau Lafite 1998, Chateau Margaeux 1982, Chateau Rothschild 2002, to name but a few.
Eg 2.
In this financial year Hei Hei has become the trendiest nightspot in town with a star-studded clientele such as Andy Lau, Leon Lai, Joey Yung, to name but a few, and sales revenue has risen by 200% comparing to the same period last year.

2007-08-06 11:51:59 補充：
"to name but a few" 口語化解釋係: "求其講幾個", 同命名無關.Eg. 3 (口語化example)I will be hosting a large party on Saturday night - David, Mary, Lucy, to name but a few, will all come. You are welcome to join us!

To Name But A Few

To name but a few
除了一些,命名.
e.g. To name but a few representable industries in Hong Kong.