a little可以是后位限定词、不定代词、和副词。
Show a little fighting spirit.句中a little作为限定词,限定不可数名词fighting spirit的不确切的量。
He drank a little of the water. He only drank a little.这两句中,a little为不定代词。
He runs a little faster than I do.这里a little为程度副词。
1、The new intern is a little frisky.
这个新来的实习生有一点爱戏闹。
2、He managed to swallow a little soup and dry toast.
他设法吞下一点汤和不涂奶油的土司。
3、The patient's condition is getting a little better.
病人的情况好转了些。