little one

IPA/ˈlɪt.əl ˌwʌn/
IPA/ˈlɪt̬.əl ˌwʌn/

little one — noun

1. a small child, especially one you are speaking about with affection

1.名詞A2
釋義

a small child, especially one you are speaking about with affection

例句

Maeve carried the sleeping little one from the car to bed.

the little one = a small child

Kevin whispered so the little one would not wake during the train ride.

同義詞
  • child

    neutral everyday word without the affectionate tone

  • kid

    more casual and common in speech, but less tender

  • baby

    usually points to a younger or more dependent child

反義詞
  • adult

    a fully grown person rather than a child

文法句型

the little one

my little one

little one + verb

用法筆記

Usually used by adults in a warm, affectionate way when talking to or about a small child.