modest: [16] Etymologically, modest means ‘kept within due measure’. It comes via French from Latin modestus, a derivative of the same source as produced English moderate. This was *modes-, a close relative of Latin modus ‘measure’ (from which English gets mode and model). => mode, model
modest (adj.)
1560s, "having moderate self-regard," from Middle French modeste (14c.), from Latin modestus "keeping due measure" (see modesty). Of women, "not improper or lewd," 1590s; of female attire, 1610s. Of demands, etc., c. 1600. Related: Modestly.
中文解释
1. 在中国最适合的模式就是要谦虚。2. 毛主席经常教导我们：谦虚使人进步，骄傲使人落后。
实用例句
1. Though his background was modest, it was in no sense deprived.
尽管他家境一般，但也并不算贫穷。来自柯林斯例句
2. 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。来自柯林斯例句
3. The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.
结果显示舆论出现一定程度的右倾。来自柯林斯例句
4. 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。来自柯林斯例句
5. There has been a modest upturn in most parts of the industry.
