| 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。
(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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