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modestmod·est /ˈmɑdəst / adjective - not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc.谦虚的；谦逊的◆She got the best grade on the test, but she was too modest to tell anyone.她考试得了最高分，可她很谦虚，没有告诉任何人。 ➡ look at humble1 (1)
- not very large, expensive, important, etc.不太大的；不很贵的；不大重要的◆a modest salary不太高的薪水◆They live in a modest suburb north of the city.他们住在城北一处普通的郊区。
- (used about people, especially women, or their clothes) shy about showing much of the body; not intended to attract much attention（人，尤指女子或其衣着）庄重的，朴素的，不性感的◆a modest dress端庄的连衣裙
▸ mod·est·ly adverb ◆“I'm not a very good painter,” he said modestly.“我不太会画画。”他谦虚地说。◆modestly-priced goods价格适中的商品◆She is always modestly dressed.她总是衣着朴素。▸ mod·es·ty /ˈmɑdəsti / noun [uncountable] ◆He accepted the award with his usual modesty.他以他一贯的谦逊接受了奖项。 |