| 单词 | modest |
| 释义 | mod·estBrE /ˈmɒdɪst/ NAmE /ˈmɑːdɪst/ adjective not very large , expensive , important , etc .些许的；不太大（或太贵、太重要等）的◆ modest improvements /reforms 不太显著的改进/改革◆ He charged a relatively modest fee . 他收取的费用不算高。◆ a modest little house 简朴的小房子◆ The research was carried out on a modest scale . 这个研究项目开展的规模不算太大。(approving ) not talking much about your own abilities or possessions 谦虚的；谦逊的◆ She's very modest about her success . 她对自己的成功非常谦虚。◆ You're too modest ! 你太谦虚了！OPP immodest(of people , especially women , or their clothes 人，尤指妇女或其衣着) shy about showing much of the body ; not intended to attract attention , especially in a sexual way 庄重的；朴素的；不性感的SYN demure◆ a modest dress 端庄的连衣裙OPP immodest▸ mod·est·lyBrE /ˈmɒdɪstli/ NAmE /ˈmɑːdɪstli/ adverb |
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