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IELTS BNC: 762 COCA: 1046

modern

Word family 
mod·ern /ˈmɒdn $ ˈmɑːdərn/ ●●● S1 W1 adjectiveadj  
1  [only before noun]NOW belonging to the present time or most recent time 现代的，近代的 SYN contemporary
 Such companies must change if they are to compete in the modern world.
此类公司如果想在现代社会中与别人竞争，就必须有所改变。
 They are the youngest children in modern times to face murder charges.
他们是近代面临谋杀指控儿童中年龄最小的。
 Smaller families are a feature of modern society.
家庭规模变小是现代社会的一个特征。
 Computers are an essential part of modern life.
电脑是现代生活必不可少的组成部分。
 a book about modern history
一本关于现代史的书
 The original supermarkets were small by modern standards.
最初的超级市场按现代的标准来看是很小的。
Modern Greek/Hebrew etc (=the form of the language used today) 现代希腊语/希伯来语等
2  MODERNmade or done using the most recent designs or methods 现代化的；新式的 SYN up-to-date
 A lot of progress has been made with the use of modern technology.
现代科技的应用带来了很大的进步。
 advances in modern medicine
现代医学的进步
 modern surgical techniques
现代外科技术
► see thesaurus at new
3  [only before noun]MODERN modern art, music, literature etc uses styles that have been recently developed and are very different from traditional styles 〔艺术、音乐、文学等〕当代风格的，现代派的 SYN contemporary
 an exhibition of modern art
现代艺术展览会
 modern dance
现代舞
4  MODERNhaving very recent attitudes or ways of behaving 〔态度、行为方式等〕新式的 SYN progressive OPP traditional
 The school is very modern in its approach to sex education.
这所学校在性教育方面态度非常开明。
→ secondary modern
n COLLOCATIONS
nouns
the modern world
The island has hardly been affected by the modern world.
modern society
In modern society, elderly relatives rarely live with their children.
modern times
It was one of the greatest disasters of modern times.
the modern age/era/period (=now, rather than in the past)
In the modern age, television is the main means of mass communication.
modern life
These problems are a major part of modern life.
modern man (=people today)
Modern man gets much less exercise in his daily life than his ancestors.
modern history British EnglishBrE (=recent history, as a subject of study)
a degree in modern history
modern languages British EnglishBrE (=languages that are spoken today, as a subject of study)
French, German and other modern languages
the modern equivalent of something (=something with the same importance or purpose as something from the past)
In their own minds they are the modern equivalent of highwaymen.
 THESAURUS
modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods 现代化的；新式的
The house looks very modern.
这房子看上去很新式。
the city’s modern public transportation system
该市现代化的公共交通系统
the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available 最新的；最近的
The camera uses the latest digital technology.
这款相机使用了最新的数码技术。
the very latest mobile phones
最新款的手机
the latest news
最新消息
up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc 新式的；时髦的；[信息等]最新的
The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country.
这家医院拥有国内最先进的设备。
newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before 最新式的；新奇的〔含贬义,用于表示某事物不如旧有事物〕
He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets.
他不相信这些时髦玩意儿。
high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers 〔尤指电子设备和计算机〕高科技的
Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS.
现代化的牵引车上高科技设备齐全,包括全球定位系统。
It’s all very hi-tech.
科技含量非常高。
state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available 达到最新水平的；最先进的
state-of-the-art technology
尖端技术
a state-of-the-art home entertainment system
最先进的家庭娱乐系统
nThe brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.
COLLOCATIONS CHECK
the latest technology/equipment/news
up-to-date equipment/information/book/map
new-fangled device/contraption/gadget
high-tech industry/company/equipment
state-of-the-art technology/equipment
Examples from the Corpus
modern• We want to create a modern and uncluttered look in the new kitchen.• I don't like modern architecture at all.• The prince is known for his critical views of modern architecture.• Your work was my first route into an understanding of modern art.• The most compelling work in the modern British theater is being created in the smaller and non-profit theaters.• They will go anywhere in the world to research issues of concern to modern Christians.• a modern computer network• They're a very modern couple -- he stays at home with the kids and she goes out to work.• I like both modern dance and classical ballet.• Doherty is a professor of modern European history.• Many criticisms have been made of modern farming methods.• In the mills additional factors have been rationalisation and the use of more modern machinery.• He'll receive the most modern medical treatment.• The 1908 Act is an obsolete restriction that is not appropriate for modern mining methods.• The company occupies a bright, modern office building in the heart of the city.• Seattle has a very modern public transportation system.• The pyramids are a remarkable piece of engineering, even judged by modern standards.• The root of the modern use of the term ideology lies with Marx.• the horrors of modern warfare• Drugs have become the plague of the modern world.
in the modern world• Customer confidence must be retained if a bank is to operate successfully in the modern world.• However, a paternalist style of management can stand rather oddly in the modern world.• However, both Ashcroft and Norton live in the modern world.• It was, broadly speaking, the cultural outcome of modernity, the social experience of living in the modern world.• Mathematics is becoming increasingly important in its applications and uses in the modern world.• Who is kidding whom that a middle-size country such as the United Kingdom is sovereign in the modern world?• As they are practised in the modern world, high-level teaching and research only make sense in institutions.• It would seem that one source of industrial discontent in the modern world is the structure and content of work itself.
modern technology• They are quicker-thinking and have a grasp of modern technology.• Despite the accent on tradition, modern technology has simplified some tasks.• He was holding modern technology in his hand and beginning to think like a medieval peasant.• Thus we have arrived at today's rural scene, which, with modern technology, is changing more rapidly than ever.• With modern technology there is no excuse for this kind of slapdash remastering.• The arts, too, have been transformed by modern technology, though to a lesser extent than industry.• Ida Rebecca called upon modern technology to help George.• Phalle uses modern technology to make her images very direct.
Origin modern
(1500-1600) Late Latin modernus, from Latin modo “just now”, from modus; → MODE
mod·ern adjectiveadj →n COLLOCATIONS1 →THESAURUS1
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IELTS BNC: 762 COCA: 1046
IELTS BNC: 762 COCA: 1046
modern adj.
⇨ modern (a modern computer system) ⇨ experimental (modern ideas) ⇨ recent (modern times/art) modern

adjective

  ➡ See also the entry for experimental 另见experimental条modern ♦︎ advanced ♦︎ up to date ♦︎ state of the artThese words all describe sth that uses the most recent technology or methods. 这些词均表示采用最新科技的、现代化的、最先进的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达先进的程度
modern➔up to date➔state of the art
advanced
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆modern / advanced / up-to-date / state-of-the-art design / technology / techniques◆very modern / advanced / up to date◆fairly / quite / relatively modern / advanced / up to date■ modern (usually approving) using the most recent technology, methods, designs or materials 现代化的；先进的；最新的◆The company needs to invest in a modern computer system.公司需要投资建立最新的计算机系统。◆It is the most modern, well-equipped hospital in the country.这是国内最先进、设备最精良的医院。◆Modern methods of farming are destroying the countryside.现代化的耕作方式正在破坏乡郊。 OPP old-fashioned ⇨ old-fashioned ■ advanced using the most recent technology, methods or designs 先进的；现代化的；最新的◆Even in advanced industrial societies, poverty persists.即使在先进的工业社会，贫穷依然存在。◆It is a technologically advanced society.这是一个技术先进的社会。OPP primitive ⓘ Primitive describes people and things belonging to a very simple society with no industry. * primitive表示原始的、远古的◆primitive societies / tribes / beliefs原始社会／部落／信仰 NOTE 辨析 Modern or advanced?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆modern / advanced technology / techniques / designs先进的技术／技艺／设计◆a modern / an advanced society / economy / civilization / nation现代化的社会／经济体／文明／国家 Advanced is used especially in the contexts of technology and economics: an advanced society is one with a complicated economic structure and that relies heavily on technology. The term modern society is used to discuss the way we live now in a more general way, including social relations and culture. Modern can also be used to describe art, fashion and ideas. * advanced尤用于科技和经济学语境。advanced society指拥有复杂的经济结构且在很大程度上依赖于科技的社会。modern society这一术语用以更宽泛地讨论我们现在的生活方式，包括社会关系和文化。modern亦可形容艺术、时尚和观念。   see also modern ⇨ experimental , modern ⇨ recent ■ ˌup to ˈdate (of equipment, technology or methods) the most advanced （设备、技术或方法）最先进的，最新的◆We need to spend at least half a million on getting the most up-to-date equipment.我们至少得花50万购买最新设备。◆This technology is bang up to date (= completely modern).这项技术是最先进的。 OPP out of date ⇨ old-fashioned ■ ˌstate of the ˈart (approving) (of equipment, technology or methods) absolutely the most advanced; as good as it can be at the present time （设备、技术或方法）最先进的；现阶段最好的◆He spent thousands on a state-of-the-art sound system.他花费数千元购置了一套目前最先进的音响系统。
IELTS BNC: 762 COCA: 1046
modern
Existing, happening or being dealt with now: existing, present, immediate...
Modern and fashionable and up-to-date: modern, contemporary, advanced...
New: new, latest, novel...

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