modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
英语
~ 3700
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
用法模式：
[someone] is modest about [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
近义词
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
反义词
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
搭配
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
主题
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She is modest about her many accomplishments.
- Despite his success, he remains modest and approachable.
- He gave a modest response when praised for his work.
学习者例句
- She is modest about her work.
- He is a modest man.
- My friend is modest when people say she is smart.
adjective
B1
property
2
Small or limited in size or amount
Small in size, amount, or cost.
用法模式：
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
近义词
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
反义词
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
搭配
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
主题
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
例句
- They live in a modest two-bedroom house.
- The company reported a modest increase in profits.
- He earns a modest salary but is happy with his job.
学习者例句
- They have a modest house.
- I paid a modest price for the car.
- We saw a modest rise in sales.
adjective
B1
property
3
Not sexually revealing or provocative
Wearing clothes that cover the body and are not sexy.
用法模式：
[someone] dresses in a modest way
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
近义词
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
反义词
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
搭配
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
主题
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
学习者例句
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
语法
词典原形
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
音节与重音
mod - est （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: modest
词族
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
相关表达
in a modest way
1/ˈɪn ə mˈɑdɪst wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Without showing off or excess
In a simple and humble manner, without too much display.
例句
- They celebrated their anniversary in a modest way.
- He lives in a modest way despite his wealth.
to be modest about something
1/tə bˈi mˈɑdɪst əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Avoid boasting about something
To talk about what you did or have without showing pride or arrogance.
例句
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.