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单词 modicum
释义
modicummod‧i‧cum /ˈmɒdɪkəm $ ˈmɑː-/ noun Word Origin
WORD ORIGINmodicum
Origin:
1400-1500 Latin modicus ‘moderate’, from modus; MODE
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A modicum of order and justice was not imposed until 1784, after which a more honest regime was established.
  • And just a modicum of elegant shafting.
  • Before you rush out, though, we must advise a modicum of caution.
  • But just suppose that the village mayoral candidate has a modicum of integrity in advertising.
  • Looking after a fire does require a modicum of attention and responsibility.
  • Much of James's statement had more than a modicum of truth.
  • She had done the necromancy with a modicum of debonair detachment until the Army called out her husband for the second time.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • Sometimes there is a modicum of truth within a cliché.
  • And just a modicum of elegant shafting.
  • As a party, it really only exercised a modicum of power in relation to the Stormont administration.
  • As long as they get some exposure to written language, most learners will acquire at least a modicum of literacy.
  • Before you rush out, though, we must advise a modicum of caution.
  • But just suppose that the village mayoral candidate has a modicum of integrity in advertising.
  • Much of James's statement had more than a modicum of truth.
  • She had done the necromancy with a modicum of debonair detachment until the Army called out her husband for the second time.
  • Understanding of figures and a modicum of research seem called for.
a modicum of something formal a small amount of something, especially a good quality:  a modicum of common sense
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