英汉解释

adj. 谦虚的，谦逊的；适度的；端庄的；羞怯的

同义词

a. humble，meek，minor，small

反义词

a.   immodest

词汇辨析

modest，humble
这两个形容词都有“谦恭的”之意。

参考例句

1. The learned are the most modest.
有学问的人是很谦虚的。
2. A basic discussion of a modest proposal: tossing the weapons in the ocean. A good idea?
对于一中庸提案的基本讨论：把武器都丢到海里，是否是个好主意？
3. It has never been the boast of a modest person that he alone could accomplish such a hard task.
一个谦虚的人从来不会夸口说只有他才能够完成这样一件困难的任务。

英英解释

adj.
  1. marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
  2. not large but sufficient in size or amount
  3. free from pomp or affectation
  4. not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
  5. low or inferior in station or quality
  6. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
  7. limited in size or scope
  8. free from ostentation or pretension

网络释义

modest
谦虚的; 适度的; 谦逊的; 端庄的;
Modest Siheyuan
普通四合院; 四合院;
Modest Musorgski
穆索尔斯基;
modest a
适中的 羞怯的;
Modest Moussorgsky
穆索尔斯基;