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modest
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。

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  2. 2
    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。

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    Humble and not proud: humble, modest, unassuming...
  3. 3
    feeling shy or embarrassed about other people seeing your body 羞怯的;腼腆的
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    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
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