modesty

名词 modesty:

1. freedom from vanity or conceit
   同义词：modestness
2. formality and propriety of manner
   同义词：reserve

1. Modesty is not his long suit.
   谦虚可不是他的长处。
2. Don't be such a prude you can carry modesty too far!
   别那麽拘谨－－你谦虚得太过分了。
3. Her modesty is all put on.
   她的谦虚全是假装的。
4. His modesty [air of joviality] was all put on.
   他的谦逊[愉快的样子]都是装出来的。

mod.es.ty

n.（名词）
The state or quality of being modest.
谦逊：谦虚的情态或品质
Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior.
不轻率，端庄：在讲话，衣着或行为方面谨慎而适当
Lack of pretentiousness; simplicity.
诚实：不虚伪；质朴