a little

副词 a little:

1. to a small degree; somewhat
   同义词：a bit, a trifle

1. After a little he got up and left.
   过了一会儿他站起来走了。
2. We are still a little shy of our quota.
   我们离完成定额还差一点点。
3. A little discipline would do him a world of good.
   稍微处分他一下会对他大有好处。
4. The pound stayed firm against dollar in London but fell a little in New York.
   在伦敦英镑对美元仍坚挺，但在纽约却跌了一点儿。