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► a modicum of something 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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