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单词 modest
释义 mod·est AHD[mŏdʹĭst] D.J.[ˈmɒdɪst]K.K.[ˈmɑdɪst]adj.(形容词)
    1. Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own talents, abilities, and value.谨慎的:有或显示出一种对于自己的才华,能力或价值的适当的估计的
    1. Having or proceeding from a disinclination to call attention to oneself; retiring or diffident.See Synonyms at shy 1羞怯的:有或出自不愿引起别人对自己注意的;避世的或缺乏自信的 参见 shy1
    1. Observing conventional proprieties in speech, behavior, or dress.端庄的,正派的:在讲话、行为或服装上遵守传统礼仪的
    1. Free from showiness or ostentation; unpretentious.See Synonyms at plain 谦虚的:不炫耀或卖弄的;不自命不凡的 参见 plain
    1. Moderate or limited in size, quantity, or range; not extreme:适度的:在尺寸,数量或范围上适度的或有限的;不极端的:a modest price; a newspaper with a modest circulation.适中的价格,订阅量不大的报纸
Etymology语源
  1. Latin modestus * see med- 拉丁语 modestus * 参见 med-
Related Forms继承用法modʹestly adv.(副词)
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