国际音标

英 [ˈmɒdɪst]

美 [ˈmɑːdɪst]

中文解释

adj. 谦逊的, 羞怯的, 端庄的, 适度的

英英词典

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

not large but sufficient in size or amount

同义词：small

free from pomp or affectation

not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

low or inferior in station or quality

同义词：humble, low, lowly, small

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

同义词：meek, mild

例句应用

1、Therefore, parents should be modest and open-minded to keep up with modern timesand to learn how to educate an outstanding child.

因此，父母宜有颗开放、虚心受教的心才能够跟上时代的潮流，教养出优秀的孩子。

2、Modest by nature, she was no braggart, preferring to let her accomplishments speak for themselves.
她天性谦虚，从不自吹，喜欢以自己的成就来表明一切。

3、Respect the local etiquete. Modest clothing is often preferable to revealing shorts and tight-fitting tops.

要尊重当地的礼节。朴素端庄的衣着往往比暴露的短裤和紧身上衣更合适。