| 释义 |
mod·es·ty /ˈmɒdɪstɪ/
n.
1. 谦虚，谦逊，谦恭
He bowed and accepted the applause with pleasant modesty. 他鞠了一躬，并以令人愉快的谦逊态度接受人们的欢呼。
In all modesty I must say I am irreplaceable. 我得毫不自夸地说谁也替代不了我。
2. 羞怯；谨慎
Her modesty kept her from wearing a miniskirt. 羞怯使她不敢穿超短裙。
3. 适中，适度
4. (尤指妇女或妇女衣着、言行等的)端庄；正派
She retained all her modesty. 她仍保持着往日的端庄稳重。
5. 朴素，朴实
6. = modesty vest |