modest

adj.

1. 些许的；不太大（或太贵、太重要等）的
   not very large, expensive, important, etc.
   1. modest improvements/reforms
      不太显著的改进 / 改革
   2. He charged a relatively modest fee.
      他收取的费用不算高。
   3. a modest little house
      简朴的小房子
   4. The research was carried out on a modest scale.
      这个研究项目开展的规模不算太大。
2. 谦虚的；谦逊的
   not talking much about your own abilities or possessions
   1. She's very modest about her success.
      她对自己的成功非常谦虚。
   2. You're too modest!
      你太谦虚了！
3. 庄重的；朴素的；不性感的
   shy about showing much of the body; not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way
   1. a modest dress
      端庄的连衣裙

1. ADJ-GRADED (房屋等)不太大的，不算昂贵的，普通的
   A modest house or other building is not large or expensive.
   1. ...the modest home of a family who lived off the land...
      靠土地过活的一户人家的简朴住房
   2. A one-night stay in a modest hotel costs around £35.
      在普通的旅店里过一夜要花费约35英镑。
2. ADJ-GRADED (数量、比率或改进程度)不太高的，适度的，适中的
   You use modest to describe something such as an amount, rate, or improvement which is fairly small.
   1. Swiss unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%...
      瑞士的失业率上升到了0.7%，这个百分比仍然不算太高。
   2. The democratic reforms have been modest...
      民主改革的力度并不太大。
   3. You don't get rich, but you can get a modest living out of it.
      你不会因此而发财，却可以使自己的生活能过得去。
3. ADJ-GRADED 谦虚的;谦恭的;谦逊的
   If you say that someone is modest, you approve of them because they do not talk much about their abilities or achievements.
   1. He's modest, as well as being a great player...
      他是一名谦虚而伟大的运动员。
   2. Lord Carrington is modest about his achievements.
      卡林顿勋爵对自己取得的成绩非常谦虚。
4. ADJ-GRADED (女性或其衣着)端庄的，保守的;(行为)正派的，检点的
   You can describe a woman as modest when she avoids doing or wearing anything that might cause men to have sexual feelings towards her. You can also describe her clothes or behaviour as modest .
   1. Asian women are more modest and shy, yet they tend to have an inner force...
      亚洲女性表现得更为端庄腼腆，却往往外柔内刚。
   2. Respect the local etiquete. Modest clothing is often preferable to revealing shorts and tight-fitting tops.
      要尊重当地的礼节。朴素端庄的衣着往往比暴露的短裤和紧身上衣更合适。

1. A series of arrows points the way to the modest grave of Andrei Sakharov.
   一连串的箭头指示着通往安德烈·萨哈罗夫的朴素的墓地的路。
2. He was too modest to claim the credit.
   他太谦逊，不愿意邀功。
3. She is modest without being coy
   她很端庄，丝毫不忸怩。
4. Others will tell you that she is modest to a fault, funny, clever and warm.
   别人会告诉你她有趣、聪明又热情，谦逊得过了头。
5. Recent events should make everyone modest about saying what cannot happen there, for good or ill.
   最近的事件应该会让每个人在预测某处不可能发生什么事时变得谨慎起来，不论是好事还是坏事。
6. Swiss unemployment rose to the still modest rate of 0.7%
   瑞士的失业率上升到了0.7%，这个百分比仍然不算太高。
7. The democratic reforms have been modest
   民主改革的力度并不太大。
8. You don't get rich, but you can get a modest living out of it.
   你不会因此而发财，却可以使自己的生活能过得去。
9. He's modest, as well as being a great player
   他是一名谦虚而伟大的运动员。
10. Lord Carrington is modest about his achievements.
    卡林顿勋爵对自己取得的成绩非常谦虚。
11. Asian women are more modest and shy, yet they tend to have an inner force
    亚洲女性表现得更为端庄腼腆，却往往外柔内刚。
12. Respect the local etiquete. Modest clothing is often preferable to revealing shorts and tight-fitting tops.
    要尊重当地的礼节。朴素端庄的衣着往往比暴露的短裤和紧身上衣更合适。
13. Personally he was quiet, modest and unobtrusive
    私下里他文静、谦虚、不事张扬。
14. This modest group size allows our teachers to respond to the needs of each student.
    这样的小组规模适中，可以使老师照顾到每一个学生的需求。
15. He was modest to the point of self-effacement.
    他过于谦虚，甚至到了自我轻视的程度。
16. Though his background was modest, it was in no sense deprived.
    尽管他家境一般，但也并不贫穷。
17. He did his best this week to stonewall questions and to block even the most modest proposals.
    他这周竭力避免作出明确答复，甚至连一些最温和的建议都企图阻拦。
18. The firm will be able to service debt and still turn a modest profit
    那家公司将有能力支付债务，而且还会赚得一笔可观的利润。
19. There has been a modest upturn in most parts of the industry.
    该行业的绝大部分领域都出现了一定程度的好转。
20. The wine towns encountered are, on the whole, quiet and modest.
    所到的酒镇总的来说都是宁静祥和的。
21. You can make progress only if you are modest.
    惟虚心乃能进步。
22. Be modest, otherwise you will lag behind.
    要谦虚，否则就要落后。
23. He had always been modest and prudent and remained so after he had become famous.
    他一直谦虚谨慎，成名之后仍然如此。
24. Provided you are modest, you'll surely make progress.
    只要虚心，就会进步。
25. Be modest and prudent, never lag behind!
    谦虚谨慎，永不落后！
26. This headmaster is very modest.
    这位校长很谦虚。
27. He is modest in his behaviour.
    他态度谦逊。
28. You are being too modest.
    你过谦了。

  humble lowly modest【导航词义：谦卑的，卑微的】

  humble adj. 谦恭的，卑微的

〔辨析〕指态度谦逊的，也指社会地位等低微的，含对人低声下气之意。

  lowly adj. 卑微的，低下的

〔辨析〕指社会地位、职位等低下的，有时为幽默用法，可与 humble 换用。

  modest adj. 谦虚的，谦逊的

〔辨析〕指行为、态度等不自大、不虚荣、不傲慢的。

adj

1. limited in size or scope
   1. a small business
   2. a newspaper with a modest circulation
   3. small-scale plans
   4. a pocket-size country

   Synonym:    minorsmallsmall-scalepocket-sizepocket-sized

2. not large but sufficient in size or amount
   1. a modest salary
   2. modest inflation
   3. helped in my own small way

   Synonym:    small

3. not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

4. marked by simplicity
   1. a modest apartment
   2. too modest to wear his medals

5. free from pomp or affectation
   1. comfortable but modest cottages
   2. a simple rectangular brick building
   3. a simple man with simple tastes

6. humble in spirit or manner
   1. meek and self-effacing

   Synonym:    meekmild

7. low or inferior in station or quality
   1. a humble cottage
   2. a lowly parish priest
   3. a modest man of the people
   4. small beginnings

   Synonym:    humblelowlowlysmall