modesty /ˈmɒdɪstɪ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Someone who shows modesty does not talk much about their abilities or achievements. 谦虚 [表赞许]

  例：

  His modesty does him credit, for the food he produces speaks for itself.

  他的谦虚为他赢得了信誉，他生产的食品就是最好的证明。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT You can refer to the modesty of something such as a place or amount when it is fairly small. (某地或数量等) 小

  例：

  The modesty of the town itself comes as something of a surprise.

  这个城镇的小巧挺让人吃惊。

• 3. 

  N-UNCOUNT If someone, especially a woman, shows modesty, they are cautious about the way they dress and behave because they are aware that other people may view them in a sexual way. (尤指妇女) 端庄

  例：

  There were shrieks of embarrassment, mingled with giggles, from some of the girls as they struggled to protect their modesty.

  有些女孩子努力要保持端庄，但还是发出了尴尬的尖叫声，其中还夹杂着咯咯的笑声。