modesty
/ˈmɒdɪstɪ/noun
mass noun
1- the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities谦虚, 谦逊, 谦恭：
with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others.
他很谦虚, 坚持与他人分享荣誉。
1.1
- the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level适中, 适度; 有限; 少量：
the modesty of his political aspirations.
他不大的政治抱负。
1.2
- behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency端庄; 得体; 正派：
modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people.
矜持使得她不会当着这么多人的面脱衣服。