搜尋結果
modestly
- IPA[ˈmädəs(t)lē]
美式
- in an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance;to a relatively moderate or small degree
- 釋義
副詞
- 1. in an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance he modestly shrugged off the tributes from his manager
- 2. to a relatively moderate or small degree sales and profits have grown modestly in recent years
- ▪ in a manner that is not elaborate or luxurious a modestly furnished apartment he lived modestly in a small house
- 3. so as to avoid impropriety or indecency women are expected to dress modestly he modestly covered his eyes
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- IPA[ˈmɒdɪstli]
英式
- in an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance: he modestly shrugged off the tributes from his manager
Oxford Dictionary