number

any number of

any particular whole quantity of

任意数量

the game can involve any number of players.

这个游戏可以让任意数量的人参加。

by numbers

following simple instructions identified by numbers or as if identified

（逐条）按照指示机械地；死板地

painting by numbers.

机械地画画。

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/某物时日无多，持续不了多久

my days as director were numbered.

我当导演的日子不多了。

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)（尤指故意通过欺骗、羞辱、指责）伤害（某人）

have someone's number

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

(非正式)了解某人的真实动机（或性格）从而获得优势

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)（炸弹、子弹或其他投射武器）注定要击中某人

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（或劫数）已到

without number

too many to count

不计其数

they forgot the message times without number.

他们忘记了那不计其数的信息次数。

by the numbers

In unison as numbers are called out by a leader

按口令：领头者喊口令时统一行动

performing calisthenics by the numbers.

按口令做健美操

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

机械地：以严格的，一步一步的或机械的方式

do a number on&I{【俚语】}

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

彻底地挫败：精心策划和彻底地挫败、使无用或使丢脸

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

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

对某人心中有数：确定或了解某人真正的性格或动机

without number 或 beyond number

Too many to be counted; countless

无数的；数不清的

Mosquitoes without number filled the yard.

无数的蚊子充满了院子