词汇 | modesty |
释义 | modesty noun[ U ] uk /ˈmɒd.ɪ.sti/ us /ˈmɑː.dɪ.sti/ modestynoun[U] (QUIET SUCCESS)approving the quality of not talking about or not trying to make people notice your abilities and achievements: 谦虚,谦逊 She does a lot of work for charities, but her modesty forbids her from talking about it.她为慈善事业做了许多工作,但她很谦虚,从不谈起此事。 in all modestyapproving said when you want to say something good about yourself, but do not want to seem to think you are too important: (用于谦逊地谈论自己的优点时)并不是要自夸,毫不夸张地说 In all modesty, we'd probably have lost the game if I hadn't been playing.毫不夸张地说,如果我不上场,我们可能会输掉这场比赛。 Shy and modest aw shucks backward bashful bashfully bashfulness humility inadequacy inadequate indoorsiness indoorsy mousy reticently retiring self-conscious self-consciously self-consciousness shyness unassuming wallflower withdrawn modestynoun[U] (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR)old-fashioned the quality, in women, of dressing or behaving in a way that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest(女子的衣着、举止等)端庄,正派,朴素 Style & appearance of clothes aesthetic alterable anti-fur Aran backless floor-length flouncy foppishly form-fitting French tuck reversible ribbed ribby ruche ruched voluminously voop neck waisted washable wasp waist You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Behaving, interacting and behaviour Attracting and tempting modesty | American Dictionarymodesty noun[ U ] us/ˈmɑd·ə·sti/ modestynoun[U] (CORRECTNESS)correct or socially acceptable behavior and clothes, representing traditional cultural values: Modesty is expected in the dorms as well as in the classrooms. modestynoun[U] (QUIET SUCCESS)the tendency not to talk about or make obvious your own abilities and achievements: Sosa’s modesty and sportsmanship made him a fan favorite. |
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