few和a few 修飾可數名詞，little 和a little 修飾不可數名詞;few和little表否定意義，可受very修飾。a few 和a little表肯定意義，可受only修飾。如：

　　① Few people will agree to the plan because it’s too dangerous.

　　② This text is easy to understand though there are a few new words in it.

　　③ -------There is little water left in my glass.

　　-------Will you please give me some?

　　④ Don’t worry, we have a little time left.