2009年12月21日 星期一

a little problem, a small problem

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漫畫來源: Ted Goff



little
adj., lit·tler, or less (lĕs), also less·er (lĕs'ər), lit·tlest, or least (lēst).
  1. Small in size: a little dining room. See synonyms at small.
  2. Short in extent or duration; brief: There is little time left.
  3. Small in quantity or degree: little money.
  4. Unimportant; trivial: a little matter.
  5. Narrow; petty: mean little comments; a little mind consumed with trivia.
  6. Without much power or influence; of minor status.
    1. Being at an early stage of growth; young: a little child.
    2. Younger or youngest. Used especially of a sibling: My little brother is leaving for college next week.


small
adj., small·er, small·est.
  1. Being below the average in size or magnitude.
  2. Limited in importance or significance; trivial: a small matter.
  3. Limited in degree or scope: small farm operations.
  4. Lacking position, influence, or status; minor: "A crowd of small writers had vainly attempted to rival Addison" (Thomas Macaulay).
  5. Unpretentious; modest: made a small living; helped the cause in my own small way.
  6. Not fully grown; very young.
  7. Narrow in outlook; petty: a small mind.
  8. Having been belittled; humiliated: Their comments made me feel small.
  9. Diluted; weak. Used of alcoholic beverages.
  10. Lacking force or volume: a small voice.

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