modesty

中英词典 - modesty

形容词

1. 谦虚的 - modest 2. 适度的；不过分的 - moderate

名词

1. 谦逊 - humility 2. 端庄；庄重 - decorum 3. 节制；适度 - moderation

词语辨析

- modesty与humility都表示谦虚，但modesty更侧重自我评价，而humility更强调对他人或众人的尊重。 - modesty与decorum都表示端庄庄重，但modesty更偏向于内心的自律，而decorum更偏向于外在的行为表现。 - modesty与moderation都表示适度，但modesty更强调在自我表现上的适度，而moderation更强调在行为或态度上的适度。

词汇扩充

- modesty and self-restraint: 谦虚和自我约束 - modesty and humility: 谦虚和谦逊 - modesty and decorum: 端庄和庄重 - modesty and moderation: 节制和适度

近义词

- humility - decency - reticence - propriety - decorum

反义词

- arrogance - immodesty - ostentation - conceit

柯林斯词典

名词 1. Modesty is the quality of not talking much about your abilities or possessions. 2. Modesty is the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities. 形容词 1. A modest house, job, or amount of money is small and is considered to be reasonable. 2. Someone who is modest does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements.

牛津词典

名词 1. The quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities. 2. Behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency. 形容词 1. Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements. 2. (Of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small.

用法

- She accepted the award with modesty and grace. - He is known for his modesty despite his great success. - The dress she wore was elegant and modest. - He has a modest income but is content with his life.

相关例句

1. He is admired for his modesty and humility. - 他因其谦虚和谦逊而受人钦佩。
2. She spoke about her achievements with great modesty. - 她非常谦虚地谈论了自己的成就。
3. The painting depicted a scene of modest beauty. - 这幅画描绘了一幅朴素而美丽的场景。
4. Modesty becomes her. - 她很有气质。
5. He lives a modest life in a small village. - 他在一个小村庄过着简朴的生活。
6. She dressed modestly for the occasion. - 她为了这个场合穿得很朴素。
7. In spite of his success, he remained modest and humble. - 尽管他很成功，他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。
8. He is known for his modesty and generosity. - 他以谦虚和慷慨闻名。
9. The young actress showed remarkable modesty for someone in the spotlight. - 这位年轻女演员在聚光灯下表现出了令人瞩目的谦虚。
10. The design is simple and modest, yet elegant. - 这个设计简单而朴素，但优雅。
11. She won the competition with modesty and grace. - 她以谦虚和优雅赢得了比赛。
12. He never boasts about his achievements, he is very modest. - 他从不夸耀自己的成就，他很谦虚。
13. Despite her success, she remains modest and down-to-earth. - 尽管她很成功，她仍然保持谦虚和脚踏实地。
14. I admire her modesty and lack of pretension. - 我欣赏她的谦虚和不做作。
15. The modest house they lived in was filled with love and happiness. - 他们住的朴素房子里充满了爱和幸福。
16. Her modesty prevented her from accepting too many compliments. - 她的谦虚使她不愿接受太多的赞美。
17. He showed great modesty when he received the award. - 当他接受奖项时表现出了极大的谦虚。
18. She has a modest income but manages to save money. - 她收入不高，但设法存钱。
19. The dress she wore was simple and modest, yet elegant. - 她穿的衣服简单朴素，却很优雅。
20. Despite her achievements, she remains modest and humble. - 尽管她取得了很多成就，她仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。
21. He is known for his modesty and integrity. - 他以谦虚和正直而闻名。