modest

英[ˈmɒdɪst]

美[ˈmɑ:dɪst]

adj.谦虚的，谦逊的；适度的，适中的；端庄的；羞怯的

网络谦虚的；有节制的；朴实的；谦虚

词形变化:

比较级：more modest 比较级：most modest

派生词: modestly

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1 . Though his background was modest, it was in no sense deprived.

尽管他家境一般，但也并不算贫穷。

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2 . The wine towns encountered are, on the whole, quiet and modest .

所到的酒镇总的来说都是宁静祥和的。

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3 . The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.

结果显示舆论出现一定程度的右倾。

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4 . Swiss unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%.

瑞士的失业率上升到了0.7%，这个百分比仍然不算太高。

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5 . There has been a modest upturn in most parts of the industry.

该行业的绝大部分领域都出现了一定程度的好转。

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英英释义网络释义

noun

1.marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself;

a modest apartment

2.not large but sufficient in size or amount;

a modest salary

3.free from pomp or affectation;

comfortable but modest cottages

4.not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

5.low or inferior in station or quality;

a humble cottage

6.humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness;

meek and self-effacing

7.limited in size or scope;

a small business

8.free from ostentation or pretension;

the restrained elegance of the room