modestKK [ˋmɑdəst] /ˈmɑdəst/发音形容词1谦虚的、谦逊的She is very modest about her achievements in research.她对自己的研究成就非常谦虚。2不大的、适度的、有限的The company reported a modest increase in profits this quarter.公司公布本季获利小幅成长。3朴素的、简朴的They live in a modest house near the train station.他们住在车站附近一间朴素的房子里。4端庄的、保守的Visitors should wear modest clothing inside the temple.参观者进入寺庙内应穿著端庄的衣服。用这个字练口说→