modestKK [ˋmɑdəst] /ˈmɑdəst/形容詞1謙虛的、謙遜的She is very modest about her achievements in research.她對自己的研究成就非常謙虛。2不大的、適度的、有限的The company reported a modest increase in profits this quarter.公司公布本季獲利小幅成長。3樸素的、簡樸的They live in a modest house near the train station.他們住在車站附近一間樸素的房子裡。4端莊的、保守的Visitors should wear modest clothing inside the temple.參觀者進入寺廟內應穿著端莊的衣服。