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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3176 COCA: 3101
modestadjectiveuk/ˈmɒd.ɪst/ us/ˈmɑː.dɪst/

modest adjective NOT LARGE

B2 not large in size or amount, or not expensive不大（或多、贵）的；适中的

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。

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The average cost of a full three-course meal - appetizer, main course and dessert - including tip and a modest wine is about $25.

There was a modest rise in high-street spending last month.

The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular.

We consumed a modest amount of food.

His earnings were fairly modest.

modest adjective QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL

C1 approving not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements谦虚的，谦逊的

He's very modest about his achievements.他对自己的成就很谦虚。

modest adjective CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR

used to describe something, such as a woman's clothes or behaviour, that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest（女子的衣着、举止等）端庄的，正派的，朴素的

a modest walk/manner端庄的步态／举止
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
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3176 COCA: 3101
modest
Small in size: small, little, tiny...
Satisfactory and good enough: satisfactory, adequate, fine...
Words that describe buildings or rooms and parts of buildings: appointed, baronial, beachfront...
Humble and not proud: humble, modest, unassuming...
Not confident or shy and easily embarrassed: shy, uncertain, retiring...
Words used to describe clothes: A-line, backless, baggy...

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