modest

英 [ˈmɒd.ɪst] 美 [ˈmɑː.dɪst]
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  • 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
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记忆方法

1. 在中国最适合的模式就是要谦虚。
2. 毛主席经常教导我们:谦虚使人进步,骄傲使人落后。
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词族 · modest

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中文词源

modest 谦虚的,谦逊的

来自mode,模式,方式,尺度,-est,形容词后缀。引申词义有尺度的,谦逊的,谦虚的等。比较moderate.

英语词源

modest
modest: [16] Etymologically, modest means ‘kept within due measure’. It comes via French from Latin modestus, a derivative of the same source as produced English moderate. This was *modes-, a close relative of Latin modus ‘measure’ (from which English gets mode and model).
=> mode, model
modest (adj.)
1560s, "having moderate self-regard," from Middle French modeste (14c.), from Latin modestus "keeping due measure" (see modesty). Of women, "not improper or lewd," 1590s; of female attire, 1610s. Of demands, etc., c. 1600. Related: Modestly.

权威例句

1. Though his background was modest, it was in no sense deprived.
尽管他家境一般,但也并不算贫穷。
2. The wine towns encountered are, on the whole, quiet and modest.
所到的酒镇总的来说都是宁静祥和的。
3. The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.
结果显示舆论出现一定程度的右倾。
4. Swiss unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%.
瑞士的失业率上升到了0.7%,这个百分比仍然不算太高。
5. There has been a modest upturn in most parts of the industry.
该行业的绝大部分领域都出现了一定程度的好转。

词语辨析

【humble, modest】
这组词都有“谦恭的”的意思,其区别是:
humble: 指精神和行为上的谦逊。褒义指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲;贬义指过低地评价自己,对人低声下气。
modest: 含义广泛,指行为或态度等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不武断和不自负。

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