读音

/ˈmɑːdɪst/

释义

• 形容词: 谦虚的；适度的；不张扬的。例如: “She was modest about her achievements.”
• 副词: 谦虚地；适当地。例如: “He spoke modestly about his role in the project.”

短语

• “modest living” 意为简朴的生活方式。
• “modest gains” 指适度的增长或收益。

例句

• 形容词: “Her modest dress reflected her conservative personality.”
• 副词: “He described his success modestly, giving credit to his team.”

同义词

• Humble
• Unassuming
• Discreet
• Unpretentious
• Reserved