他的解释几乎就是个借口。

His explanation was ___little ___better than an excuse.

提供的奖金几乎只是一种象征性的表示。

The bonus offered was ___little ___more than a token gesture.

那个所谓的‘豪华公寓’几乎和建筑工地没什么两样。

The so-called 'luxury apartment' was ___little ___better than a construction site.