modest
adj
1
(a) not large in amount, size, etc; moderate (數(shù)量、 體積等)不大的, 適度的, 中等的
live on a modest income 靠不高的收入生活
make very modest demands 提出非常適度的要求
a modest improvement, success 一定程度的改善、 成功.
(b) not showy or splendid in appearance; not expensive 不浮夸的; 樸素的; 不豪華的
live in a modest little house 住在樸素的小房子里.
2
(a) ~ (about sth) (approv 褒) having or showing a not too high opinion of one's abilities, qualities, etc; not vain or boastful 謙遜的; 不虛夸的; 質(zhì)樸的
be modest about one's achievements 對(duì)自己的成就很謙遜.
(b) rather shy; not putting oneself forward; bashful 羞怯的; 不突出自己的; 腆的
Might I make a modest suggestion? 我可以提個(gè)小小的建議嗎?
3 (esp of women or their appearance or behaviour) having or showing respect for conventional ideas of decency and purity (尤指女子或其容貌或行為)端莊的, 高雅的, 正派的, 純潔的
a modest dress, blouse, neckline, etc, ie one that is not sexually provocative 樣子莊重的連衣裙、 女襯衫、 領(lǐng)口等.