英语词汇modest的翻译、用法及例句-MX2U.com英汉词典

modest

adjective uk/ˈmɒd.ɪst/ us/ˈmɑː.dɪst/

(NOT LARGE)

B2 不大（或多、贵）的；适中的

not large in size or amount, or not expensive

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. 穷人的住房条件有了些许改善。

The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted. 这一党派在选举中取得一定成绩，但和预期的巨大收获相差甚远。

Just a modest portion for me, please. 我只要一小份就好，谢谢。

The average cost of a full three-course meal - appetizer, main course and dessert - including tip and a modest wine is about $25.
There was a modest rise in high-street spending last month.
The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular.
We consumed a modest amount of food.
His earnings were fairly modest.

(QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL)

C1 approving谦虚的，谦逊的

not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements

He's very modest about his achievements. 他对自己的成就很谦虚。

(CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR)

（女子的衣着、举止等）端庄的，正派的，朴素的

used to describe something, such as a woman's clothes or behaviour, that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest

a modest walk/manner 端庄的步态／举止

Related word: modestly

词汇	modest
释义	modest adjective uk/ˈmɒd.ɪst/ us/ˈmɑː.dɪst/ (NOT LARGE) B2 不大（或多、贵）的；适中的 not large in size or amount, or not expensive 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. 穷人的住房条件有了些许改善。 The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted. 这一党派在选举中取得一定成绩，但和预期的巨大收获相差甚远。 Just a modest portion for me, please. 我只要一小份就好，谢谢。更多例句 The average cost of a full three-course meal - appetizer, main course and dessert - including tip and a modest wine is about $25. There was a modest rise in high-street spending last month. The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular. We consumed a modest amount of food. His earnings were fairly modest. (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL) C1 approving谦虚的，谦逊的 not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements He's very modest about his achievements. 他对自己的成就很谦虚。 (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR) （女子的衣着、举止等）端庄的，正派的，朴素的 used to describe something, such as a woman's clothes or behaviour, that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest a modest walk/manner 端庄的步态／举止 Related word: modestly
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