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modest

英[ˈmɒdɪst] 美[ˈmɑːdɪst]

adj. 不太大的，适中的，谦虚的，端庄的；

比较级：more modest;

最高级：most modest;

副词：modestly;

同义词

adj.
modest的同义词之：谦虚的;害羞的
bashful shy unpretentious humble simple quiet plain
modest的同义词之：其他释义
humble shy chaste diffident retiring quiet bashful unpretentious meek plain coy unassuming simple

反义词

adj.
modest的反义词之：谦虚的;端庄的
arrogant immodest pretentious
modest的反义词之：其他释义
arrogant gorgeous magnificent immodest proud luxurious

同义词解析

以下这两个形容词都有"谦恭的" 的意思
modest：含义广泛，指行为或态度等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不武断和不自负。
humble：指精神和行为上的谦逊。褒义指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲；贬义指过低地评价自己，对人低声下气。

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ADJ-GRADED

(房屋等)不太大的，不算昂贵的，普通的

A modest house or other building is not large or expensive.
例句
...the modest home of a family who lived off the land... 靠土地过活的一户人家的简朴住房 A one-night stay in a modest hotel costs around £35. 在普通的旅店里过一夜要花费约35英镑。
ADJ-GRADED

(数量、比率或改进程度)不太高的，适度的，适中的

You use modest to describe something such as an amount, rate, or improvement which is fairly small.
例句
Swiss unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%... 瑞士的失业率上升到了0.7%，这个百分比仍然不算太高。 The democratic reforms have been modest... 民主改革的力度并不太大。
ADJ-GRADED

谦虚的;谦恭的;谦逊的

If you say that someone is modest, you approve of them because they do not talk much about their abilities or achievements.
例句
He's modest, as well as being a great player... 他是一名谦虚而伟大的运动员。 Lord Carrington is modest about his achievements. 卡林顿勋爵对自己取得的成绩非常谦虚。
ADJ-GRADED

(女性或其衣着)端庄的，保守的;(行为)正派的，检点的

You can describe a woman as modest when she avoids doing or wearing anything that might cause men to have sexual feelings towards her. You can also describe her clothes or behaviour as modest .
例句
Asian women are more modest and shy, yet they tend to have an inner force... 亚洲女性表现得更为端庄腼腆，却往往外柔内刚。 Respect the local etiquete. Modest clothing is often preferable to revealing shorts and tight-fitting tops. 要尊重当地的礼节。朴素端庄的衣着往往比暴露的短裤和紧身上衣更合适。

英汉词典释义

adj.
谦虚的, 谦恭的，谦逊的
He is a very modest person. 他是位非常谦逊的人。 Really great men are essentially modest. 真正的伟人大都很谦虚。
适中的, 适度的
The price is very modest. 价格是适中的。
些许的；不太大（或太贵、太重要等）
（人，尤指妇女或其衣着）庄重的；朴素的；不性感的

英英词典释义

Adjective
1. marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself;
"a modest apartment""too modest to wear his medals"
2. not large but sufficient in size or amount;
"a modest salary""modest inflation""helped in my own small way"
3. free from pomp or affectation;
"comfortable but modest cottages""a simple rectangular brick building""a simple man with simple tastes"
4. not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
5. low or inferior in station or quality;
"a humble cottage""a lowly parish priest""a modest man of the people""small beginnings"
6. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness;
"meek and self-effacing"
7. limited in size or scope;
"a small business""a newspaper with a modest circulation""small-scale plans""a pocket-size country"
8. free from ostentation or pretension;
"the restrained elegance of the room"