modest /ˈmɔdist/adj. 1.谦虚的: be modest about one’s own achievement对自己的成绩很谦虚 He remains modest though he has become famous.尽管他已出名了，但是，他仍然很谦逊。 2. 适中的，不过分的：enjoy a modest income 收入还过得去My needs are quite modest.我的要求不过分。［反］proud骄傲的

modesty n. 谦虚，虚心