单词 | modest |
释义 | modest['mɒdist]a. 谦逊的, 羞怯的, 端庄的, 适度的【经】 适当的 modest mod.est AHD: [m¼d“¹st] D.J. [6mKd!st]K.K. [6m$d!st]adj.(形容词)1. Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own talents, abilities, and value.谨慎的:有或显示出一种对于自己的才华,能力或价值的适当的估计的2. Having or proceeding from a disinclination to call attention to oneself; retiring or diffident.See Synonyms at shy 1羞怯的:有或出自不愿引起别人对自己注意的;避世的或缺乏自信的参见 shy13. Observing conventional proprieties in speech, behavior, or dress.端庄的,正派的:在讲话、行为或服装上遵守传统礼仪的4. Free from showiness or ostentation; unpretentious.See Synonyms at plain 谦虚的:不炫耀或卖弄的;不自命不凡的参见 plain5. Moderate or limited in size, quantity, or range; not extreme:适度的:在尺寸,数量或范围上适度的或有限的;不极端的:a modest price; a newspaper with a modest circulation.适中的价格,订阅量不大的报纸语源:Latin modestus * see med- 拉丁语 modestus *参见 med- 继承用法:mod“estly adv.(副词) |
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