接不可数名词或形容词。a little 表示某事物的量较少,此处的“少”是相对于“多”而言的;a little用在肯定句中表示有一点儿,全句还是肯定句;例句I was a little surprised when she consented.
I have a little money in the bank to fall back on.
我在银行还有一点钱,需要时可以动用。
The company would benefit from a little pruning here and there.
公司如能处处精简一点,必将获益。
Try to put a little more expression into it!
尽量注入更多的感情!
You're going to have to give a little.
你可能非得稍为让步不可。
I'll be back in a little while.
我一会儿就回来。