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、不貴）的；適中的
Considering their wealth, their residence is quite modest.
考慮到他們的財富，他們的住所相當適中。
The team has made some progress, but the results are modest.
團隊取得了一些進展，但結果是適中的。
He only asked for a modest portion, that would be enough.
他只要求了適中的份量，那就足夠了。
behavior(行為)
- C1approving(褒義)
Unlikely to talk about or make obvious one's own abilities and accomplishments.
謙虛的；不愛炫耀的
She is always modest about her accomplishments.
她總是對自己的成就保持謙虛。
Despite winning the competition, he remained modest.
儘管贏得了比賽，他仍然保持謙虛。
He is a modest leader, never flaunting his power.
他是一位謙虛的領導者，從不炫耀自己的權力。
appearance(外表)
Describing clothing or behavior that avoids attracting sexual interest.
（女性的衣著、舉止等）端莊的；正派的；不暴露的
She chose a modest dress for the wedding.
她為婚禮選擇了一件端莊的禮服。
Her manner was modest and never attention-seeking.
她的舉止端莊，從不引人注目。
The actress wore a modest outfit to the premiere.
這位女演員在首映式上穿了一套端莊的服裝。