| 单词 | modest |
| 释义 | modest UK ['mɒd.ɪst] US ['mɑ:.dɪst] adjective NOT LARGE 不大的 IMPROVER ■not large in size or amount, or not expensive 不大（或多、贵）的；适中的 •They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth.就他们拥有的财富而言，他们的住所不大。 •There has been a modest improvement/recovery in housing conditions for the poor.穷人的居住条件有了些许改善。 •The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted.这个党派在选举中取得了一定成绩，但和人们预计的巨大收获相差甚远。 •Just a modest portion for me, please.只要一小份就好，谢谢。 UK ['mɒd.ɪst] US ['mɑ:.dɪst] adjective QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL 成功而不张扬的 approving ■not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements 谦虚的，谦逊的 •He's very modest about UK ['mɒd.ɪst] US ['mɑ:.dɪst] adjective CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR 衣服／行为 old-fashioned ■describes something such as a woman's clothes or behaviour, which is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest （女子的衣着、举止等）端庄的，正派的，朴素的 •a modest walk/manner端庄的步态／举止 |
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