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modest [ˈmɒdıst] ADJ

1. modest:

modest

谦虚的 qiānxūde

modest

谦让的 qiānràngde

be modest about one's success

对自己取得的成就很谦虚

2. modest:

modest

适度的 shìdùde

modest

有节制的 yǒu jiézhì de

3. modest:

modest

端庄的 duānzhuāngde

modest

正派的 zhèngpàide

▶ modesty N

▶ modestly ADV

Usage examples with modest

be modest about one's success

对自己取得的成就很谦虚

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The architectural details of the building are rather modest. en.wikipedia.org

However, these recommendations were found to have had modest impact on direct instruction after ten years' time. en.wikipedia.org

He came from a modest background, and ended up in a home when his parents divorced. en.wikipedia.org

In 2006 there were 21,000 head of cattle and a modest number of poultry and swine. en.wikipedia.org

Its support declined in the 1995 and 1999 elections, followed by a modest recovery in 2003 when it ran in 51 out of 103 ridings. en.wikipedia.org

In fact, upon his death many years later, it was shown he had earned very modest means. en.wikipedia.org

The people tend to view themselves as modest, independent and self-reliant. en.wikipedia.org

Simultaneously, many more modest and more transitory institutions were coming into (and passing out of) existence. en.wikipedia.org

The targets set by many developing countries are quite modest when compared with those in some industrialized countries. en.wikipedia.org

The fans loved him for his modest and fair personality. en.wikipedia.org

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