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副词
1.谦虚的,神神的(+about)
2.(女性及其衣饰)端庄的,稳重的
3.不太大(或多)的,适度的,有节制的
词形变化
副词modestly
名称modesty
单词分析
这两个形容词都有“谦恭的”之意。
modest含义广泛,指行为或态度等方面不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢、不武断和不自负。
humble指精神和行为上的谦逊。褒义指对自己或自己的成就不骄傲;贬义指过低地评价自己,对人低声下气。
英语解释
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
limited in size or scope
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
low or inferior in station or quality
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
free from pomp or affectation
not large but sufficient in size or amount
free from ostentation or pretension