中英互译

modesty

英 /ˈmɒdəsti/美 /ˈmɑːdəsti/

基本释义

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谦虚，谦逊un.
六级
- His modesty does him credit, for the food he produces speaks for itself.
  他的谦虚为他赢得了信誉，他生产的食品就是最好的证明。
- The former ethic suggested success was founded on integrity, modesty, loyalty, courage, patience, and so forth.
  前一种伦理认为，成功建立在正直、谦虚、忠诚、勇气、耐心等的基础上。
保守，端庄un.
- There were shrieks of embarrassment, mingled with giggles, from some of the girls as they struggled to protect their modesty.
  有些女孩子努力要保持端庄，但还是发出了尴尬的尖叫声，其中还夹杂着咯咯的笑声。
适度，有限un.
六级
- The modesty of the town itself comes as something of a surprise.
  这个城镇的小巧挺让人吃惊。
- Despite the modesty of the benefit, the Chamber of Commerce fought it bitterly.
  尽管利益有限，但商会对此进行了激烈的抗争。

He accepted the award with characteristic modesty.
他以他一贯的谦逊态度接受了奖励。
来自《牛津词典》
"Your modesty is a cover for your overweening conceit," she said.
“你用谦逊的外表掩饰自负的内心，”她说。
来自《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
His modesty does him credit, for the food he produces speaks for itself.
他的谦虚为他赢得了信誉，他生产的食品就是最好的证明。
来自《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

谦逊；质朴；稳重

adj.

modest谦虚的，谦逊的；适度的；端庄的；羞怯的

谦虚

62.9%

谦逊

32.2%

质朴

淑静

谦抑

稳重

n.
the quality of not talking much about your abilities, skills or successes
谦虚；谦逊
- His humour and gentle modesty won affection and friendships everywhere.
  他幽默风趣、温和谦逊，到那儿都招人喜欢，朋友遍天下。