modern
Definitions
Relating to the present or recent times; not ancient.
现代的，近代的。
Using the newest techniques, ideas, or equipment; up to date.
新式的，先进的。
A person living in modern times.
现代人。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Late Latin modernus, built on modo 'just now' — itself an offshoot of modus used as a measure of time. So modern literally means 'of the present manner / of just now.' See mod.
Root mod still carries 17 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.modern technology现代技术
- 2.modern society现代社会
- 3.modern world现代世界
- 4.modern art现代艺术
- 5.modern history近代史
Example Sentences
- 1.
Modern technology has transformed the way we communicate.
- 2.
The museum has a fine collection of modern art.
- 3.
Modern medicine can treat many once-fatal diseases.
Easily Confused
modern vs contemporary — Modern means 'of recent/present times' broadly (modern medicine), and in art 'Modern' is a specific historical period (roughly 1860s–1970s). Contemporary strictly means 'happening now' or 'of the same time.' Confusingly, 'modern art' can be older than 'contemporary art.'