little
柯林斯词典
- DETERMINER, QUANTIFIER, AND ADVERB USES
1. DET You use little to indicate that there is only a very small amount of something. You can use "so," "too," and "very" in front of little. 微少的
I had little money and little free time. 我没什么钱,也很少有空闲时间。
I find that I need very little sleep these days. 我觉得我现在需要的睡眠很少。
2. QUANT Little is also a quantifier. 一点[QUANT 'of' def-n]
Little of the existing housing is of good enough quality. 现有的住房中少有质量够好的。
3. PRON Little is also a pronoun. 少量
He ate little, and drank less. 他吃得不多,喝得更少。
In general, employers do little to help the single working mother. 总的来说,雇主很少帮助那些工作的单身妈妈们。
4. ADV Little means not very often or to only a small extent. 不多[ADV with v]
On their way back to Marseille they spoke very little. 在他们回马赛的路上,他们说话不多。
5. DET A little of something is a small amount of it, but not very much. You can also say a very little. 一点儿
Mrs. Caan needs a little help getting her groceries home. 凯恩夫人需要一点儿帮助才能把杂货弄回家。
A little food would do us all some good. 吃一点儿东西会对我们大家都有些好处。
6. PRON Little is also a pronoun. 一点儿
They get paid for it. Not much. Just a little. 他们拿到工资了。不太多,就一点点。
7. QUANT Little is also a quantifier. 一点
Pour a little of the sauce over the chicken. 往鸡肉上倒一点调料。
8. ADV If you do something a little, you do it for a short time. 一小会儿[ADV after v]
He walked a little by himself in the garden. 他在花园里独自散了会儿步。
9. ADV A little or a little bit means to a small extent or degree. (程度上) 有点
He complained a little of a nagging pain between his shoulder blades. 他抱怨说他的肩胛之间有点持续的疼痛。
He was a little bit afraid of his father's reaction. 他有点害怕他父亲的反应。
ADV
1. ADJ Little things are small in size. Little is slightly more informal than . (尺寸) 小的
We sat around a little table, eating and drinking wine. 我们围坐在一张小桌子旁吃饭、喝酒。
2. ADJ You use little to indicate that someone or something is small, in a pleasant and attractive way. 小巧的[ADJ n]
She's got the nicest little house not far from the library. 她在离图书馆不远处有座最漂亮的小房子。
...a little old lady. …一位娇小的老太太。
3. ADJ Your little sister or brother is younger than you are. 年纪小的[ADJ n]
Whenever Daniel's little sister was asked to do something she always had a naughty reply. 每次让丹尼尔的小妹妹做点事情,她总是有调皮的回应。
4. ADJ A little distance, period of time, or event is short in length. (时间、距离、比赛) 短的[ADJ n]
Just go down the road a little way, turn left, and cross the bridge. 只沿着公路走一小段距离,向左转,然后跨过那座桥。
Why don't we just wait a little while and see what happens. 我们何不就等一小会儿,看看发生什么事。
5. ADJ A little sound or gesture is quick. (声音或动作) 迅速的[ADJ n]
I had a little laugh to myself. 我暗自笑了笑。
6. ADJ You use little to indicate that something is not serious or important. 微小的[ADJ n]
...irritating little habits. …恼人的小习惯。
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little /ˈlɪtəl/
ADJECTIVE USES
little /ˈlɪtəl/ (littler,littlest)
剑桥词典
- The dog's name was engraved on a little metal disc attached to its collar .
- We tried to arrange a ceremony with as little fuss as possible .
- Hyperactive children often have poor concentration and require very little sleep .
- Several little boats escorted the sailing ship into the harbour .
- You turn this little knob to adjust the volume .
- One little girl was clinging onto a cuddly toy .
- It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys .
- She's always fussing over that son of hers as if he were a little boy .
- Emily is Sophie's little sister .
- I lived here when I was little.
- I'm not interested in all their silly little likes and dislikes .
- You told Mrs Cooper that it was me who tipped the paint over, didn't you - you nasty little sneak !
- I had a nice little snooze in the back of the car .
- All you ate was a tiddly little piece of cake .
- You little liar ! You know that's not true !
little adjective (SMALL)
small in size or amount小的,少的
It came in a little box . 它是装在一个小盒子里送来的。
a little dog /nose /room 小狗/鼻子/房间
A little old man came into the room . 一个小老头走进了房间。
He gave a little smile . 他微微笑了笑。
It'll only take a little while to clear up the kitchen . 用不了多少时间就能把厨房收拾好。
a little something
a small amount of food or drink
少量,一点(饮食)
I always like to have a little something around eleven o'clock in the morning . 我总喜欢在上午11点左右吃点东西。
a present that is not of great value
小礼物
I want to buy a little something to give to Val when I visit her in hospital . 我去医院看瓦尔的时候想给她买个小礼物。
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little adjective (YOUNG)
young幼小的,年幼的
When you were little your hair was really curly . 你小的时候头发卷得很厉害。
She was my little (= younger ) sister and I took care of her. 她是我妹妹,我负责照顾她。
Her little boy (= her young son ) isn't well. 她的小儿子身体有些不适。
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little adjective (EMPHASIZE)
[ 只用在名词前面的形容词 ]used to emphasize an opinion that is being given about something or someone
(用于强调对某人或某物的意见)真,确实
That was a nice little suit she was wearing . 她穿的那身套装真的很漂亮。
It's not a bad little restaurant , is it? 这家饭馆确实不错,是不是?
He's a nasty little man. 他可真是个讨厌的家伙。
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little adjective (UNIMPORTANT)
[ 只用在名词前面的形容词 ]not very important or serious
不太重要的,不很严重的;微小的,轻微的
I had a little problem with my car , but it's been fixed now. 我的车有点小毛病,不过现在已经修好了。
It's often the little things that count the most. 常常是一些微不足道的东西发挥的作用最大。
Can I have a little word (= a short discussion about something not very important ) with you? 我能和你聊几句吗?
习语
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