modest 基本解释
- adj. 谦虚的，谦逊的；适度的；端庄的；羞怯的
- n. (Modest)人名；(罗)莫代斯特；(德)莫德斯特；(俄)莫杰斯特
modest 词态变化
比较级: more modest;最高级: most modest;副词: modestly;
modest 中文词源
modest 谦虚的，谦逊的来自mode,模式，方式，尺度，-est,形容词后缀。引申词义有尺度的，谦逊的，谦虚的等。比较moderate.
modest 英文词源
- modest
- modest: [16] Etymologically, modest means ‘kept within due measure’. It comes via French from Latin modestus, a derivative of the same source as produced English moderate. This was *modes-, a close relative of Latin modus ‘measure’ (from which English gets mode and model).
=> mode, model - modest (adj.)
- 1560s, "having moderate self-regard," from Middle French modeste (14c.), from Latin modestus "keeping due measure" (see modesty). Of women, "not improper or lewd," 1590s; of female attire, 1610s. Of demands, etc., c. 1600. Related: Modestly.
modest 英文释义
- 1. marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself;
- "a modest apartment"
- "too modest to wear his medals"
- 2. not large but sufficient in size or amount;
- "a modest salary"
- "modest inflation"
- "helped in my own small way"
- 3. free from pomp or affectation;
- "comfortable but modest cottages"
- "a simple rectangular brick building"
- "a simple man with simple tastes"
- 4. not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
- 5. low or inferior in station or quality;
- "a humble cottage"
- "a lowly parish priest"
- "a modest man of the people"
- "small beginnings"
- 6. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness;
- "meek and self-effacing"
- 7. limited in size or scope;
- "a small business"
- "a newspaper with a modest circulation"
- "small-scale plans"
- "a pocket-size country"
- 8. free from ostentation or pretension;
- "the restrained elegance of the room"
modest 同义词解析
modest, humble
这两个形容词都有"谦恭的"之意。
modest： 含义广泛，指行为或态度等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不武断和不自负。
humble： 指精神和行为上的谦逊。褒义指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲；贬义指过低地评价自己，对人低声下气。
modest 双语例句
- 1. Though his background was modest, it was in no sense deprived.
- 尽管他家境一般，但也并不算贫穷。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The wine towns encountered are, on the whole, quiet and modest.
- 所到的酒镇总的来说都是宁静祥和的。
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- 3. The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.
- 结果显示舆论出现一定程度的右倾。
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- 4. Swiss unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%.
- 瑞士的失业率上升到了0.7%，这个百分比仍然不算太高。
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- 5. There has been a modest upturn in most parts of the industry.
- 该行业的绝大部分领域都出现了一定程度的好转。
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modest 实用场景例句
- modest improvements/reforms
- 不太显著的改进 / 改革
牛津词典
- He charged a relatively modest fee.
- 他收取的费用不算高。
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- a modest little house
- 简朴的小房子
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- The research was carried out on a modest scale.
- 这个研究项目开展的规模不算太大。
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- She's very modest about her success.
- 她对自己的成功非常谦虚。
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- You're too modest!
- 你太谦虚了！
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- a modest dress
- 端庄的连衣裙
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- ...the modest home of a family who lived off the land...
- 靠土地过活的一户人家的简朴住房
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- A one-night stay in a modest hotel costs around £35.
- 在普通的旅店里过一夜要花费约35英镑。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Swiss unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%...
- 瑞士的失业率上升到了0.7%，这个百分比仍然不算太高。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The democratic reforms have been modest...
- 民主改革的力度并不太大。
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- He's modest, as well as being a great player...
- 他是一名谦虚而伟大的运动员。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Lord Carrington is modest about his achievements.
- 卡林顿勋爵对自己取得的成绩非常谦虚。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Asian women are more modest and shy, yet they tend to have an inner force...
- 亚洲女性表现得更为端庄腼腆，却往往外柔内刚。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Respect the local etiquete. Modest clothing is often preferable to revealing shorts and tight-fitting tops.
- 要尊重当地的礼节。朴素端庄的衣着往往比暴露的短裤和紧身上衣更合适。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- It's not that I still love you, it's not'cause I want you back.
- 倒不是我还爱着你, 也不是因为我想让你回来.
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- Be modest when you are on the crest of the wave.
- 在最得意的时候要谦虚.
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- You can make progress only if you are modest.
- 惟虚心乃能进步.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Be modest in learning , for complacency is the enemy of study.
- 学习要虚心, 自满是敌人.
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- Really great men are essentially modest.
- 真正的伟人大都很谦虚.
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- Be modest and prudent, never lag behind!
- 谦虚谨慎, 永不落后!
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- He is modest in his behaviour.
- 他态度谦逊.
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- He is modest about his merit.
- 他对自己的优点很谦虚.
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- After making a few modest remarks he finally promised to do the work.
- 他谦虚了一番,终于接受了这项工作.
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- The price is very modest.
- 价格是适中的.
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