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mod·estBrE /ˈmɒdɪst/NAmE /ˈmɑːdɪst/ adjectivenot very large, expensive, important, etc. 些许的;不太大(或太贵、太重要等)的◆modest improvements/reforms 不太显著的改进/改革◆He charged a relatively modest fee. 他收取的费用不算高。◆a modest little house 简朴的小房子◆The research was carried out on a modest scale. 这个研究项目开展的规模不算太大。(approving) not talking much about your own abilities or possessions 谦虚的;谦逊的◆She's very modest about her success. 她对自己的成功非常谦虚。◆You're too modest! 你太谦虚了! OPP immodest (of people, especially women, or their clothes 人,尤指妇女或其衣着) shy about showing much of the body; not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way 庄重的;朴素的;不性感的 SYN demure ◆a modest dress 端庄的连衣裙 OPP immodest ▸ mod·est·ly BrE /ˈmɒdɪstli/NAmE /ˈmɑːdɪstli/ adverb |