1. | 些许的;不太大(或太贵、太重要等)的not very large, expensive, important, etc. |
modest improvements/reforms 不太显著的改进╱改革 | |
He charged a relatively modest fee. 他收取的费用不算高。 | |
a modest little house 简朴的小房子 | |
The research was carried out on a modest scale. 这个研究项目开展的规模不算太大。 |
2. | 谦虚的;谦逊的not talking much about your own abilities or possessions |
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! |
3. | 庄重的;朴素的;不性感的shy about showing much of the body; not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way |
a modest dress 端庄的连衣裙 |