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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3176 COCA: 3101
modest
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adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/
  1. 1
    fairly small, especially when compared with other things of the same type 相当小的；不太大的

    The engine has a very modest oil consumption. 这种发动机的油耗很低。

    His income was modest compared with that of other chief executives. 同其他首席执行官相比，他的收入不算高。

     Synonyms and related words
    Small in size: small, little, tiny...
    1. a.
      fairly good or successful, but not excellent 不错的

      There has been a modest increase in sales. 销售量有不错的增长。

      She has had some modest success with her short stories. 她在短篇小说创作上取得了一定的成绩。

       Synonyms and related words
      Satisfactory and good enough: satisfactory, adequate, fine...
    2. b.
      a modest building is not large or expensive （建筑）不大的，不豪华的

      They grew up in a relatively modest house in New Jersey. 他们在新泽西一座不大的房子里长大。

       Synonyms and related words
      Words that describe buildings or rooms and parts of buildings: appointed, baronial, beachfront...
    Collocates: modest
    Adverbs frequently used with modest
    ▪  comparatively, fairly, quite, rather, relatively, suitably, surprisingly, very
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    a modest person does not like to talk about themselves, their achievements, or their abilities, even if they are successful （人）谦逊的，谦虚的

    Peter is genuinely modest about his achievements. 彼得谈到自己取得的成绩时确实很谦虚。

     Synonyms and related words
    Humble and not proud: humble, modest, unassuming...
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    feeling shy or embarrassed about other people seeing your body 羞怯的；腼腆的
     Synonyms and related words
    Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed: shy, uncertain, retiring...
    1. a.
      modest behaviour or clothes are intended to avoid causing sexual feelings in other people: used mainly about women （行为）检点的，正派的；（穿着）端庄的，高雅的
       Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe clothes: A-line, backless, baggy...
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3176 COCA: 3101
modest

adjective¹

 1not having a high opinion of your own abilities謙虛VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be, look, remain, seem謙虛；看起來謙恭；依然謙虛；似乎謙虛ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常謙虛▸➤genuinely真心謙虛▸➤falsely假裝謙虛◇She would be falsely modest not to acknowledge that she had come a very long way since those early days.不承認自己比以前有了很大的進步，她就是在故作謙虛。PREPOSITION➤about對⋯不誇耀◇He is modest about his achievements.他不誇耀自己的成就。
modest

adjective²

 2not very large, expensive, important, etc.不太大；不太貴；不太重要VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be, seem適中；似乎不過分◇Our requirements seem fairly modest.我們的要求似乎並不過分。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常適中▸➤comparatively, relatively比較／相對適中◇He is looking to improve on his relatively modest achievements so far.目前他業績平平，但他期待能有所進步。➤apparently看似適中▸➤surprisingly令人意外地適中PREPOSITION➤in⋯方面適中◇The new homes are modest in scale, but very comfortable.這些新住宅也就中等面積，但非常舒適。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3176 COCA: 3101
modest adj.
⇨ modest (modest about your success) ⇨ slight (charge a modest fee) modest

adjective

modest ♦︎ humble ♦︎ unassuming ♦︎ unpretentiousThese words all describe a person who does not talk about or draw attention to themselves or their own abilities. 这些词均形容人谦虚的、不爱出风头的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a modest / a humble / an unassuming / an unpretentious man / person◆in a modest / a humble / an unassuming way■ modest ˈmɒdɪst; NAmE ˈmɑːdɪst (approving) not talking much about your own abilities or status 谦虚的；谦逊的◆She's very modest about her success.她对自己的成功非常谦虚。◆Don't be so modest! You're a very talented player.别太谦虚了！你是个很有才华的演奏家。OPP vain , boastful ⇨ proud 2 ▸ modesty ˈmɒdəsti; NAmE ˈmɑːdəsti

noun

 [uncountable] ◆He accepted the award with characteristic modesty.他以一贯的谦逊态度接受了这个奖。◆I hate false (= pretended) modesty.我讨厌虚伪的谦逊。 OPP pride , vanity ⇨ pride ■ humble (especially written, approving) showing that you do not think you are more important than other people 谦卑的；谦逊的；虚心的◆Be humble enough to learn from your mistakes.要虚心地从自己的错误中吸取教训。OPP proud , self-important ⇨ proud 2 ▸ humbly

adverb

◆'Sorry,' she said humbly.“对不起。”她谦逊地说。▸ humility hjuːˈmɪləti

noun

 [uncountable] ◆Her first defeat was an early lesson in humility.她的第一次失败使她很早便懂得了谦逊。 OPP arrogance ⇨ pride ■ unassuming ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ; NAmE ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ (approving) not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status 不爱出风头的；不爱炫耀的；踏实低调的◆He did some wonderful work in a quiet and unassuming way.他一声不响、不事张扬地干了一些漂亮活儿。■ unpretentious ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs (approving) not trying to appear more special, intelligent or important than you really are 谦虚谨慎的；不事张扬的；不爱炫耀的◆His family are unpretentious country folk.他的家人都是老实本分的乡下人。OPP pretentious ⇨ flashy

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