modicum

noun

UK/ˈmɒd.ɪ.kəm/
US/ˈmɑː.dɪ.kəm/

Definitions of modicum noun

  1. Singular(單數)

    a small quantity of something, especially something considered desirable or valuable.

    少量;一點點

    • Despite his errors, he showed a modicum of remorse.

      儘管他犯了錯誤,他還是表現出了一點悔意。

    • The plan requires a modicum of patience to succeed.

      這個計畫需要一點耐心才能成功。

    • There was only a modicum of accuracy in her description of the job.

      她對這份工作的描述只有一點準確性。