| 单词 | modest |
| 释义 | modestmodest /ˈmɑdɪst/ ●●○ W3 adjective 1approving unwilling to talk proudly about your abilities and achievements OPP immodest: a sincere and modest man Don’t be so modest!modest about Jason, a scholarship winner, is modest about his achievements.2not very big, expensive, etc., especially less big, expensive etc. than you would expect: This is a terrific wine at a modest price. Elliot’s home is modest, but surrounded by beautiful forests.3shy about showing your body or attracting sexual interest, because you are easily embarrassed OPP immodest4modest clothing covers the body in a way that does not attract sexual interest OPP immodest: They’re actually very modest bathing suits. [Origin: 1500–1600 Latin modestus]—modestly adverb |
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