单词
modest
读音
ˈmɑːdɪst
美式
英式
词根
"Modest" 来自于拉丁语 "modestus"，意为"保持适度"。这个词源于 "modus"，意为"度量"或"范围"。
释义
adj. 谦虚的，谦逊的；适度的；端庄的；羞怯的 n. (Modest)人名；(罗)莫代斯特；(德)莫德斯特；(俄)莫杰斯特 [ 比较级 more modest 最高级 most modest ]
例句
She's very modest about her success.
她对自己的成功非常谦虚。
You're too modest!
你太谦虚了！
He's modest, as well as being a great player.
他是一个谦虚而且出色的运动员。
She's very modest about her success.
她对自己的成功非常谦虚。
You're too modest!
你太谦虚了！
He's modest, as well as being a great player.
他是一个谦虚而且出色的运动员。
强化记忆
你可以联想到 "mode" 这个词，它可以理解为"方式"或"方法"，"modest"则是以一种适度的方式或方法去做事。这个词在16世纪时从法语引入英语，主要是用来形容人的品行修养和精神性质。在近代，它的使用更广泛，也用来描述物量的适当或适中。
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