a lot of和lots of意义相同，既可以接可数名词复数，也可接不可数名词。以下均为柯林斯例句：

HDTV is especially useful if there are a lot of special effects.有很多特效的时候，高清电视就格外有用了。

The victim suffered a dreadful injury and lost a lot of blood.受害者受了重伤，大量失血。

I spent lots of money on smart new outfits for work. 我花大笔钱购置了上班时穿的漂亮新套装。

Lots of pubs like to deck themselves out with flowers in summer.夏日里有许多酒吧喜欢用鲜花来装饰店面。