modest adj. ⇨modest (modest about your success)⇨slight (charge a modest fee)modest
adjective
modest ♦︎ humble ♦︎ unassuming ♦︎ unpretentiousThese words all describe a person who does not talk about or draw attention to themselves or their own abilities.这些词均形容人谦虚的、不爱出风头的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a modest / a humble / an unassuming / an unpretentious man / person◆in a modest / a humble / an unassuming way■modest ˈmɒdɪst; NAmEˈmɑːdɪst (approving) not talking much about your own abilities or status谦虚的;谦逊的◆She's very modest about her success.她对自己的成功非常谦虚。◆Don't be so modest! You're a very talented player.别太谦虚了!你是个很有才华的演奏家。OPPvain,boastful ⇨ proud2▸modestyˈmɒdəsti; NAmEˈmɑːdəsti
noun
[uncountable] ◆He accepted the award with characteristic modesty.他以一贯的谦逊态度接受了这个奖。◆I hate false(= pretended) modesty.我讨厌虚伪的谦逊。OPPpride,vanity ⇨ pride■humble (especiallywritten, approving) showing that you do not think you are more important than other people谦卑的;谦逊的;虚心的◆Be humble enough to learn from your mistakes.要虚心地从自己的错误中吸取教训。OPPproud,self-important ⇨ proud2▸humbly
adverb
◆'Sorry,' she said humbly.“对不起。”她谦逊地说。▸humilityhjuːˈmɪləti
noun
[uncountable] ◆Her first defeat was an early lesson in humility.她的第一次失败使她很早便懂得了谦逊。OPParrogance ⇨ pride■unassuming ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ; NAmEˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ (approving) not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status不爱出风头的;不爱炫耀的;踏实低调的◆He did some wonderful work in a quiet and unassuming way.他一声不响、不事张扬地干了一些漂亮活儿。■unpretentiousˌʌnprɪˈtenʃəs (approving) not trying to appear more special, intelligent or important than you really are谦虚谨慎的;不事张扬的;不爱炫耀的◆His family are unpretentious country folk.他的家人都是老实本分的乡下人。OPPpretentious ⇨ flashy
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