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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 相當小的；不太大的

    The engine has a very modest oil consumption. 這種發動機的油耗很低。

    His income was modest compared with that of other chief executives. 同其他首席執行官相比，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 不錯的

      There has been a modest increase in sales. 銷售量有不錯的增長。

      She has had some modest success with her short stories. 她在短篇小說創作上取得了一定的成績。

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

      They grew up in a relatively modest house in New Jersey. 他們在新澤西一座不大的房子裏長大。

       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
  2. 2
    a modest person does not like to talk about themselves, their achievements, or their abilities, even if they are successful （人）謙遜的，謙虛的

    Peter is genuinely modest about his achievements. 彼得談到自己取得的成績時確實很謙虛。

     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 （行爲）檢點的，正派的；（穿着）端莊的，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. 這些詞均形容人謙虛的、不愛出風頭的。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 謙虛的；謙遜的◆She's very modest about her success.她對自己的成功非常謙虛。◆Don't be so modest! You're a very talented player.别太謙虛了！你是個很有才華的演奏家。OPP vain , boastful ⇨ proud 2 ▸ modesty ˈmɒdəsti; NAmE ˈmɑːdəsti

noun

 [uncountable] ◆He accepted the award with characteristic modesty.他以一貫的謙遜態度接受了這個獎。◆I hate false (= pretended) modesty.我討厭虛僞的謙遜。 OPP pride , vanity ⇨ pride ■ humble (especially written, approving) showing that you do not think you are more important than other people 謙卑的；謙遜的；虛心的◆Be humble enough to learn from your mistakes.要虛心地從自己的錯誤中吸取教訓。OPP proud , self-important ⇨ proud 2 ▸ humbly

adverb

◆'Sorry,' she said humbly.“對不起。”她謙遜地說。▸ humility hjuːˈmɪləti

noun

 [uncountable] ◆Her first defeat was an early lesson in humility.她的第一次失敗使她很早便懂得了謙遜。 OPP arrogance ⇨ pride ■ unassuming ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ; NAmE ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ (approving) not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status 不愛出風頭的；不愛炫耀的；踏實低調的◆He did some wonderful work in a quiet and unassuming way.他一聲不響、不事張揚地幹了一些漂亮活兒。■ unpretentious ˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs (approving) not trying to appear more special, intelligent or important than you really are 謙虛謹慎的；不事張揚的；不愛炫耀的◆His family are unpretentious country folk.他的家人都是老實本分的鄉下人。OPP pretentious ⇨ flashy

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