unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
谦虚的,谦逊的,谦恭的
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he was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise. 他是一个十分谦虚的人,不承认自己为该事业作了贡献。
(of an amount, rate, or level of something)relatively moderate, limited, or small
(数量,等级,水平)适中的,适度的;有限的
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drink modest amounts of alcohol 喝适量的酒
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employment growth was relatively modest. 就业增长相当有限。
(of a place in which one lives, eats, or stays)not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive
(居所)不奢华的,朴实无华的,朴素的
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a modest flat in Fulham. 在富勒姆的一套朴实无华的公寓。
(of a woman)dressing or behaving so as to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially to avoid attracting sexual attention
(女子)衣着端庄的;举止正派的。
(of clothing)not revealing or emphasizing the figure
(服装)不显身材的
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modest dress means that hemlines must be below the knee. 不显身材的服装底边要过膝盖。
"mid 16th cent.: from French