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  1. modestly

    • IPA[ˈmädəs(t)lē]

    美式

    • adv.
      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

    • adv.
      in an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance: he modestly shrugged off the tributes from his manager

    Oxford Dictionary