a majority of和majority of区别是什么？

the majority of的意思是“...的大部分/大多数”，相当于most of...； a majority of 的意思是：大部分/大多数的，相当于most。

a majority of与the majority of的区别举例

(1)the majority of+限定词(the/one' s)+名词

The majority of my patients come to me from out of town.

大多数来找我看病的患者都是外省人。

The vast majority of our cheses are made of milk.

我们生产的绝大部分奶酪都是用巴氏消毒过的牛奶制成的。

(2)a majority of+数词(百分数/基数词)

A majorityvote of 75% is required from shareholders for the plan to go ahead.

这项计划若要实施，必须获得股东75%的多数票。

Members of parliament approved the move by a majority of ninety-nine.

议员以99张的多数票批准了这项动议。