modest /ˈmɑːdəst/ adjective Learner's definition of MODEST
[more modest; most modest]
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: not very large in size or amount不太大的；不太多的；适中的 -
Despite its modest [=somewhat small] size, the city has many things to offer tourists.尽管这座城市不大，供人游览的地方却不少。
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They own a modest home near the beach.他们在海滩附近有个不太大的房子。
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She enjoyed modest success with her singing career.她的歌唱事业小有成就。
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He earns a modest income.他收入中等。
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We live on a modest budget.我们的生活预算不太高。
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New cars are now available at relatively modest prices.现在新车的售价相对适中。
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He has only a modest amount of knowledge on the subject.他对这个主题不太了解。
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It is a book of only modest importance.这本书不是很重要。
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approving : not too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities : not showing or feeling great or excessive pride谦虚的；谦逊的；谦恭的 -
She's very modest about her achievements.对于自己的成绩她非常谦虚。
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Don't be so modest. Your performance was wonderful!别那么谦虚。你的表演非常精彩！
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“I'm not a hero. I was just doing my job,” he said in his characteristically modest way.我不是英雄，我只是在做自己的工作。”他带着特有的谦虚说道。
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He is unusually modest for a man who is so famous and successful.对于像他那样功成名就的人来说，他的谦逊实属罕见。
— opposite immodest 3
a of clothing : not showing too much of a person's body（衣着）保守的，庄重的 -
She preferred wearing more modest swimsuits.她喜欢穿保守些的泳衣。
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In some countries, women must wear very modest clothing in public.在有些国家，妇女在公共场合必须穿着十分端庄的衣服。
b : shy about showing your body especially in a sexual way : preferring to wear modest clothing衣着保守的；衣着庄重的 — opposite immodest
— modestly
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Our business has been modestly successful.我们的生意取得了一点成绩。
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a modestly priced car价格适中的轿车
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a modestly dressed young woman穿着保守的年轻女子
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She modestly refused to accept credit for the team's success.她谦恭地拒绝了因队伍获胜而给予的赞誉。