| 释义 |
modest/ˈmɒdist/adj. 1 having or expressing a humble or moderate estimate of one's own merits or achievements 谦虚的；谦逊的；谦恭的 2 diffident, bashful, retiring 羞怯的；害羞的；谦让的 3 decorous in manner and conduct (表现)端庄的；(行为)正派的 4 moderate or restrained in amount, extent, severity, etc.; not excessive or exaggerated (数量、程度、严厉等)不太大的；不太多的；不过分的；适中的 a modest sum 不太多的金额 5 (of a thing) unpretentious in appearance etc. (事物)朴实无华的；朴素的(不虚饰浮夸的等) □ modestly adv.[French modeste from Latin modestus ‘keeping due measure’] |