modest
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ A modest house or other building is not large or expensive. 适度的
They had spent the night at a modest hotel. 他们在一家普通的旅馆过夜。
2. ADJ You use modest to describe something such as an amount, rate, or improvement which is fairly small. (数量、比率或改进幅度等) 较小的
Unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%. 失业率升高到0.7%这个还算低的水平。
3. modestlyADV 较小地
The nation's balance of payments improved modestly last month. 这个国家上个月的国际收支有了较小的改善。
4. ADJ If you say that someone is modest, you approve of them because they do not talk much about their abilities or achievements. 谦虚的[表赞许]
He's modest, as well as being a great player. 他是一个谦虚而且出色的运动员。
5. modestlyADV 谦虚地[ADV with v]
"You really must be very good at what you do."—"I suppose I am," Kate said modestly. “你确实非常擅长你所做的。” —“我觉得是吧。”凯特谦虚地说。
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modest /ˈmɒdɪst/
剑桥词典
- The average cost of a full three-course meal - appetizer , main course and dessert - including tip and a modest wine is about $25.
- There was a modest rise in high-street spending last month .
- The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch , but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular .
- We consumed a modest amount of food .
- His earnings were fairly modest.
modest adjective (NOT LARGE)
not large in size or amount , or not expensive不大(或多、贵)的;适中的
They live in a fairly modest house , considering their wealth . 就他们拥有的财富而言,他们的住所不大。
There has been a modest improvement /recovery in housing conditions for the poor . 穷人的住房条件有了些许改善。
The party made modest gains in the elections , but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted . 这一党派在选举中取得一定成绩,但和预期的巨大收获相差甚远。
Just a modest portion for me, please . 我只要一小份就好,谢谢。
例句
modest adjective (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL)
C1 approvingnot usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements
谦虚的,谦逊的
He's very modest about his achievements . 他对自己的成就很谦虚。
modest adjective (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR)
used to describe something, such as a woman's clothes or behaviour , that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest
(女子的衣着、举止等)端庄的,正派的,朴素的
a modest walk /manner 端庄的步态/举止 返回 modest