adj.些许的; 不太大(或太贵、太重要等)的; 谦虚的; 谦逊的; 庄重的; 朴素的; 不性感的

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adj.

些许的;不太大(或太贵、太重要等)的not very large, expensive, important, etc.

modest improvements/reforms不太显著的改进 / 改革

He charged a relatively modest fee.他收取的费用不算高。

a modest little house简朴的小房子

The research was carried out on a modest scale.这个研究项目开展的规模不算太大。

谦虚的;谦逊的not talking much about your own abilities or possessions

She's very modest about her success.她对自己的成功非常谦虚。

You're too modest!你太谦虚了!

庄重的;朴素的;不性感的shy about showing much of the body; not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way

a modest dress端庄的连衣裙

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