modesty
US /ˈmɑː.dɪ.sti/
UK /ˈmɒd.ɪ.sti/
名词
1.
谦逊, 谦虚
the quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
示例:
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Despite her success, she always maintained a sense of modesty.
尽管她很成功,但她始终保持着谦逊。
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His modesty prevented him from boasting about his achievements.
他的谦逊使他从不夸耀自己的成就。
2.
谦逊, 谦虚
the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
示例:
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She accepted the award with grace and modesty.
她以优雅和谦逊的态度接受了奖项。
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His quiet modesty made him well-liked by everyone.
他安静的谦逊使他深受大家喜爱。