核心问题
He little cares. 查《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》,副词 little 作“not much, only slightly”解。按 little 的此种含义,上句应译为“他关心一点儿”,不知对否?
词典解答
当副词 little 修饰表示感觉、知觉等思想活动的动词(如 know, think, guess, imagine, expect, realize)时,它常常具有完全否定的含义,相当于 not at all。
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They little thought that the truth would be discovered. 他们根本没有想到实情会被发现。
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Little does he know( ie He doesn't know) what trouble he's in. 他对自己处于何种困境茫然无知。
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He little imagined the consequences. 他一点儿也没有想到后果。
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He little realizes the danger he is in. 他一点儿也没有意识到他所面临的危险。