modesty
- IPA[ˈmädəstē]
美式
- the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities；the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level
noun: modesty, plural noun: modesties
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level the modesty of his political aspirations 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people 同義詞 反義詞
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- IPA[ˈmɒdɪsti]
英式
- the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities: with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others
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