modesty

🇬🇧 UK/'mɒdisti/🇺🇸 US

C2

Definitions

n.

The quality of being humble and not overly proud of oneself; reserved and decent behaviour

谦逊；谦虚；端庄

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived

modestother

+

ycharacterized by

=modesty

Common Collocations

1.display modesty展现谦虚
2.with modesty带着谦虚
3.false modesty虚伪的谦虚
4.genuine modesty真诚的谦虚

Example Sentences

1.
Her [modesty] prevented her from bragging about her academic achievements.
2.
The professor combined knowledge with [modesty] and approachability.

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