modest
形容詞
定義 modest 形容詞
size(大小)
- B2
Not large in size, amount, or cost; within reasonable limits.
不大（或不多、不贵）的；适中的
Considering their wealth, their residence is quite modest.
考虑到他们的财富，他们的住所相当适中。
The team has made some progress, but the results are modest.
团队取得了一些进展，但结果是适中的。
He only asked for a modest portion, that would be enough.
他只要求了适中的分量，那就足够了。
behavior(行为)
- C1approving(褒义)
Unlikely to talk about or make obvious one's own abilities and accomplishments.
谦虚的；不爱炫耀的
She is always modest about her accomplishments.
她总是对自己的成就保持谦虚。
Despite winning the competition, he remained modest.
尽管赢得了比赛，他仍然保持谦虚。
He is a modest leader, never flaunting his power.
他是一位谦虚的领导者，从不炫耀自己的权力。
appearance(外表)
Describing clothing or behavior that avoids attracting sexual interest.
（女性的衣着、举止等）端庄的；正派的；不暴露的
She chose a modest dress for the wedding.
她为婚礼选择了一件端庄的礼服。
Her manner was modest and never attention-seeking.
她的举止端庄，从不引人注目。
The actress wore a modest outfit to the premiere.
这位女演员在首映式上穿了一套端庄的服装。