modesty
US /ˈmɑː.dɪ.sti/
UK /ˈmɒd.ɪ.sti/
名詞
1.
謙虚さ, 控えめさ
the quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
例:
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Despite her success, she always maintained a sense of modesty.
彼女は成功にもかかわらず、常に謙虚さを保っていた。
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His modesty prevented him from boasting about his achievements.
彼の謙虚さは、彼が自分の功績を自慢するのを妨げた。
2.
謙虚さ, 控えめさ
the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
例:
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She accepted the award with grace and modesty.
彼女は優雅さと謙虚さをもって賞を受け取った。
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His quiet modesty made him well-liked by everyone.
彼の静かな謙虚さは、彼を皆に好かれるようにした。