搜尋結果
modest
- IPA[ˈmɒdɪst]
英式
- unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements;(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small
- 釋義
形容詞
- 1. unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements he was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise 同義詞 反義詞
- 2. (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small drink modest amounts of alcohol employment growth was relatively modest 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ not large, elaborate, or expensive a modest flat in Fulham it was a nice wedding, necessarily modest 同義詞 反義詞
- 3. dressing or behaving so as to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially to avoid attracting sexual attention (typically used of a woman) the modest women wear long-sleeved dresses and all but cover their faces
- ▪ (of clothing) not revealing or emphasizing a person's body modest dress means that hemlines must be below the knee 同義詞 反義詞