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mod·est /ˈmɒdɪst/ a. 1. 谦虚的,谦逊的,谦恭的 He was modest about his army career. 他对自己在部队的经历很是谦逊。 It seems unduly modest of him not to mention this point. 他没有提到这一点,似乎显得过分谦虚。 2. 羞怯的;有检束的,不孟浪的 modest behaviour 有检束的行为 modest pride 谨慎的自豪 3. (尤指妇女或妇女的衣着等)(表现)端庄的;(表现)正派的;(在思想、行为等方面)纯洁的 a modest neckline on a dress 显得庄重的连衣裙领口 4. 不太大(或多)的,不过分的,适中的,适度的 modest progress (success) 不太大的进展(成功) a modest income (price, rent) 不太高的收入(价格,租金) a modest bank account 存款不太多的银行账户 She was very modest in her demands. 她的要求一点也不过分。 a modest criticism 适度的批评 5. (事物)朴实无华的,朴素的,不虚饰浮夸的 modest furnishings 朴素的陈设 [< L modestus moderate < modus mode¹] |