modest是什么意思_modest单词用法-英汉词典-词典宝网

双语例句

She's very modest about her success.
她对自己的成功非常谦虚。
《牛津词典》
You're too modest!
你太谦虚了！
《牛津词典》
He's modest, as well as being a great player.
他是一个谦虚而且出色的运动员。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
He was modest to the point of self-effacement.
他谦逊达到了不喜被注意的程度。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
He was typically modest about his achievements.
他一如既往，对自己的成就很谦虚。
《牛津词典》
He was modest and diffident about his own success.
他很谦虚，不愿谈及自己的成功。
《牛津词典》
This modest group size allows our teachers to respond to the needs of each student.
这个适中的小组规模使得我们的老师们可以应对每个学生的需要。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
This headmaster is very modest.
这位校长很谦虚。
《新英汉大辞典》
My friend is too modest to answer.
我的朋友太谦虚了，所以不会说的。
Be modest, otherwise you will lag behind.
要谦虚，否则就要落后。
《新英汉大辞典》
Congress has already taken some modest steps.
国会已经采取了一些温和的措施。
They carry only a modest risk for the disease.
他们患这种病的风险不大。
More learned a man is, the more modest he usually is.
人越博学，就越谦虚。
The more learned a man is, the more modest be usually become.
越博学的人越谦虚。
Even a modest force, if sustained over a long time, would do.
如果它持续很长的时间的话，即使风力不大也可以做到。
Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices.
而且，该国以适中的价格提供现代化设施。
Being a modest person, he was content to play second fiddle to others.
作为一个谦虚者, 他愿意居于他人的次要位置。
The court would be recklessly modest if it followed California's advice.
如果法院采纳了加州的建议，那就谦逊过头了。
Being a household name, the director is still modest about his achievements.
作为一个家喻户晓的人物，这个导演对自己的成就仍然很谦虚。
The company also offers a repair program for their customers for a modest fee.
该公司还为他们的客户提供一项费用适中的维修计划。
On the sides of the classroom you will generally find modest and thoughtful people.
在教室的两侧，你通常会发现谦虚和体贴的人。
The athletes, especially the winners, should remain modest whatever rapid progress they have made.
运动员，尤其是获胜者，无论他们取得多大的进步都应该保持谦虚。
For example, modest joggers should not compare their performance with Olympic standard marathon runners.
例如，谦逊的慢跑者不应该将他们的表现与奥运会标准的马拉松选手进行比较。
He charged a relatively modest fee.
他收取的费用不算高。
《牛津词典》
They had spent the night at a modest hotel.
他们在一家普通的旅馆过夜。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
The research was carried out on a modest scale.
这个研究项目开展的规模不算太大。
《牛津词典》
Unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%.
失业率升高到0.7%这个还算低的水平。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.
结果显示舆论略微右倾。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Though his background was modest, it was in no sense deprived.
他的出身背景一般般，但绝算不上贫穷。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
A series of arrows points the way to the modest grave of Andrei Sakharov.
一系列箭头指示着通往简朴的安德烈·萨哈罗夫之墓的路。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

近义词

adj. 谦虚的，谦逊的；适度的；端庄的；羞怯的

odest inobtrusive

反义词

immodest

同义词辨析

modest, humble

这两个形容词都有\谦恭的\之意。

modest ：含义广泛，指行为或态度等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不武断和不自负。
humble ：指精神和行为上的谦逊。褒义指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲；贬义指过低地评价自己，对人低声下气。

词根词缀

mod-

适当，适中

mod-

同前缀词

moderateadj. 中等的；普通的；一般的；平庸的；稳健的；非激进的

est

n. 自我提高训练法

est

考纲分布

近6年出现 12 次

重要程度

100%
adj 谦虚的; 谦逊的

考纲释义

adj. 谦虚的; 谦逊的
真题例句：
- All in all, this experience made me realize that we must be modest.
  总之，这次经历让我意识到我们必须谦虚。
  [2021年云南省卷完形填空]
- But after one unforgettable experience, I came to understand that it’s important to be modest (谦虚).
  但是在一次难忘的经历之后，我明白了谦虚是很重要的。
  [2021年云南省卷完形填空]
- It’s better to learn to be modest now rather than take a proud fall later in life.
  与其在以后的生活中骄傲地堕落，不如现在就学会谦虚。
  [2018年苏州卷阅读表达]

考纲分布

近12年出现 1 次

重要程度

100%
adj 谦虚谨慎的

考纲释义

adj. 谦虚谨慎的
英文释义：
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
真题例句：
- You should remain modest when approaching perfection.
  在接近完美的时候，你应该保持谦虚。
  [2020年天津卷阅读理解]

词根词缀

mod-

适当，适中

mod-

同前缀词

moderateadj. 中等的；普通的；一般的；平庸的；稳健的；非激进的

est

n. 自我提高训练法

est

必考派生词

modestyn. 谦虚；谦逊；谦恭；端庄；适度；得体；有限；适中；少量；正派
modestlyadv. 谨慎地；谦虚地；适度地；审慎地

单词辨析

humble指精神和行为上的谦逊。褒义指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲；贬义指过低地评价自己，对人低声下气。
modest含义广泛，指行为或态度等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不武断和不自负。

真题例句

The more learned a man is, the more modest be usually become.
2015年高考英语陕西卷单项填空原文

考纲分布

近12年出现 19 次

重要程度

42%
adj 有限的; 适中的; 适度的
37%
adj 谦虚谨慎的
21%
adj 简朴的; 卑微的

考纲释义

adj. 有限的; 适中的; 适度的
英文释义：
not very large; expensive; important; etc.
真题例句：
- When employees are properly compensated, employers' real estate savings will be modest.
  当雇员得到适当的补偿时，雇主的房地产储蓄将是适度的。
  [2021年 CET4 阅读理解C]
- That means we need modest, realistic expectations, and we need to teach people to cook food that's good enough to share with family and friends.
  这意味着我们需要适度的、现实的期望，我们需要教人们烹饪足够好的食物，以便与家人和朋友分享。
  [2020年 CET4 阅读理解B]
- Some raised more than twice their goals, but others have fallen short of reaching even modest targets.
  有人筹到了两倍以上的目标金额，但有的人甚至没有达到适度的目标。
  [2019年 CET4 阅读理解]
adj. 谦虚谨慎的

英文释义：
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
adj. 简朴的; 卑微的
英文释义：
not large; elaborate; or expensive
真题例句：
- In 1970, when I was 20, I got married and moved out of my parents' modest place into a housing project.
  1970年，我20岁的时候，结婚了，从父母那简陋的地方搬进了一间住房。
  [2020年 CET4 听力]

词根词缀

mod-

适当，适中

mod-

同前缀词

moderateadj. 中等的；普通的；一般的；平庸的；稳健的；非激进的

est

n. 自我提高训练法

est

必考派生词

modestyn. 谦虚；谦逊；谦恭；端庄；适度；得体；有限；适中；少量；正派
modestlyadv. 谨慎地；谦虚地；适度地；审慎地

单词辨析

humble指精神和行为上的谦逊。褒义指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲; 贬义指过低地评价自己，对人低声下气。
modest含义广泛，指行为或态度等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不武断和不自负。

真题例句

That means we need modest, realistic expectations, and we need to teach people to cook food that's good enough to share with family and friends.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文
A study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Stanford University and Columbia University shows that even a modest decrease in daily salt intake (摄入) can lead to dramatic health benefits.
出自-2013年6月阅读原文
In Lagos, foreign oil workers can pay as much as $65,000 per year in rent for a modest apartment in a safe part of town.
2017年12月四级真题（第三套）阅读 Section C
Some raised more than twice their goals, but others have fallen short of reaching even modest targets.
2019年12月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section C
The Great Recession and modest recovery has also been associated with an increase in young adults living at home.
2019年6月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section B

考纲分布

近12年出现 13 次

重要程度

69%
adj 有限的; 适中的; 适度的
31%
adj 谦虚谨慎的

考纲释义

adj. 有限的; 适中的; 适度的
英文释义：
not very large, expensive, important, etc.
真题例句：
- In my guidelines for saving the environment, I suggest modest changes, like eating vegetarian meals two days a week.
  在我的环保指南中，我建议做一些适度的改变，比如每周两天吃素食。
  [2021年 CET6 听力]
- The company also offers a repair program for their customers for a modest fee.
  除此之外，公司还为消费者提供服装修改服务，价格合理适中。
  [2019年 CET6 阅读理解]
adj. 谦虚谨慎的
英文释义：
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
真题例句：
- They are modest.
  他们很谦虚。
  [2021年 CET6 听力]

词根词缀

mod-

适当，适中

mod-

同前缀词

moderateadj. 中等的；普通的；一般的；平庸的；稳健的；非激进的

est

n. 自我提高训练法

est

必考派生词

modestyn. 谦虚；谦逊；谦恭；端庄；适度；得体；有限；适中；少量；正派

单词辨析

humble指精神和行为上的谦逊。褒义指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲; 贬义指过低地评价自己, 对人低声下气。
modest含义广泛, 指行为或态度等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不武断和不自负。

真题例句

Futures markets, which show only a modest recovery of prices to around $60 a barrel by 2019, support this view.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文
Meanwhile, tax breaks for children are modest.
出自-2013年12月阅读原文
For example, modest joggers should not compare their performance with Olympic standard marathon（马拉松）runners.
出自-2012年12月阅读原文
Families with modest incomes should ensure the breadwinner or breadwinners first.
2017年12月六级真题（第二套）听力 Section C
Our findings suggest that even more modest attention difficulties can increase the risk of negative academic outcomes.
2018年12月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section C
The company also offers a repair program for their customers for a modest fee.
2019年6月六级真题（第二套）阅读 Section B
They found that early attention skills were the most consistent predictor of academic success, and that likability by peers also had a modest effect on academic performance.
2018年12月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section C
When the children are young, and depend upon the family for financial needs, families with modest incomes have difficulty providing enough life insurance to protect the mother and children.
2017年12月六级真题（第二套）听力 Section C

考纲分布

近18年出现 7 次

重要程度

71%
adj 不太高的; 适度的
14%
adj 谦虚的; 谦逊的
14%
adj 简朴的; 卑微的

考纲释义

adj. 不太高的; 适度的
英文释义：
not very large, expensive, important, etc.
真题例句：
- A relatively modest intervention could have a big impact.
  相对适度的干预可能会产生巨大的影响。
  [2015年英语二阅读理解A]
- On a five to three vote, the Supreme Court knocked out much of Arizona's immigration law Monday — a modest policy victory for the Obama Administration.
  周一，最高法院以五比三的投票结果推翻了亚利桑那州的许多移民法——这是奥巴马政府在政策上的一次些许的胜利。
  [2013年英语一阅读理解A]
- Politicians have repeatedly \backloaded\ public-sector pay deals, keeping the pay increases modest but adding to holidays and especially pensions that are already generous.
  政客们一再“偷偷提高”公共部门的工资待遇，虽然工资增长幅度不大，但假期增加了，尤其是增加了原来就已经非常高的养老金。
  [2012年英语一阅读理解A]
adj. 谦虚的; 谦逊的
英文释义：
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
真题例句：
- The court would be recklessly modest if it followed California's advice.
  如果法院听从加州的建议，它将会不顾一切地保持谦虚。
  [2015年英语一阅读理解A]
adj. 简朴的; 卑微的

英文释义：
not large, elaborate, or expensive

词根词缀

mod-

适当，适中

mod-

同前缀词

moderateadj. 中等的；普通的；一般的；平庸的；稳健的；非激进的

est

n. 自我提高训练法

est

必考派生词

modestlyadv. 谨慎地；谦虚地；适度地；审慎地

单词辨析

modest指人没有自大自夸的态度，多用于褒义。
humble用于褒义，指不骄傲自大，且有礼貌；用于贬义，指因意识到自己有弱点或不足而表现出缺乏自尊、自重的样子。

真题例句

Politicians have repeatedly “backloaded” public-sector pay deals, keeping the pay increases modest but adding to holidays and especially pensions that are already generous.
出自-2012年考研阅读原文
On a five to three vote,the Supreme Court knocked out much of Arizona's immigration law Monday-a modest policy victory for the Obama Aministration.
出自-2013年考研阅读原文
The court would be recklessly modest if it followed California’s advice.
出自-2015年考研阅读原文
From then on his sketches ,which appeared under the pen name “Boz” in The Evening Chronicle, earned him a modest reputation.
出自-2017年考研阅读原文
From then on his sketches,which appeared under the pen name \Boz\ in The Evening Chronicle, earned him a modest reputation.
2017年考研真题（英语一）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
In the 1930s Frank Lloyd Wright started building more modest and efficient houses-usually around 1,200 square feet-than the spreading two-story ones he had designed in the 1890s and the early 20th century.
2011年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
On a five to three vote, the Supreme Court knocked out much of Arizona's immigration law Monday-a modest policy victory for the Obama Administration.
2013年考研真题（英语一）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
Politicians have repeatedly \backloaded\ public-sector pay deals, keeping the pay increases modest but adding to holidays and especially pensions that are already generous.
2012年考研真题（英语一）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
The court would be recklessly modest if it followed California's advice.
2015年考研真题（英语一）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ
Their thesis 一 that a relatively modest intervention could have a big impact 一 was based on the view that first-generation students may be most lacking not in potential but in practical knowledge about how to deal with the issues that face most college st
2015年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ