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modest

English → Chinese

adj//ˈmɒdɪst//

(personality) 谦虚的;指在成就或才能面前不夸耀、不张扬

Despite winning the gold medal, the athlete remained modest about his success.

(Chinese) 尽管赢得了金牌,这位运动员对自己的成功依然保持谦虚。

Don't be so modest; your painting is clearly the best in the gallery.

(Chinese) 别这么谦虚;你的画显然是画廊里最好的。

adj//ˈmɒdɪst//

(amount) 适度的;指数量、规模或水平有限,并不算多

She supported her two children on the modest salary of a secretary.

(Chinese) 她靠着一份秘书的微薄薪水抚养两个孩子。

The company reported a modest increase of 2% in annual profits.

(Chinese) 公司报告年度利润仅有2%的适度增长。

Entry ID: en:zh:modest · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary