modest
🇬🇧 UK/'mɒdist/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
adj.
Not boastful about one's abilities or achievements; humble; moderate in size or amount
谦逊的;谦虚的;适度的;不大的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.modest proposal温和的建议
- 2.modest improvement温和的改进
- 3.modest home简陋的家
- 4.remain modest保持谦逊
Example Sentences
- 1.
Despite his success, he remained [modest] and humble about his achievements.
- 2.
They lived in a [modest] home in a quiet neighborhood.