Word
overmodest
/ˈəuvəˈmɔdist/
adjective
过分谦虚的
核心释义
Excessively modest.
- 1.
过分谦虚的,过于谦逊的。
Excessively modest.
过分谦虚的,过于谦逊的。;过分羞怯的
用法In use
Her overmodest response to the compliment made everyone feel awkward.
用法提示:形容词作定语,修饰名词response,表示'过分谦虚的'。
He is so overmodest that he refuses to acknowledge his own achievements.
用法提示:形容词作表语,与so...that连用,强调程度。
The overmodest student downplayed her excellent grades in front of the class.
用法提示:形容词作定语,修饰名词student,描述其性格特征。
be overmodest about sth
通常指谦逊过度,甚至到了不真实的地步。
She is overmodest about her achievements.
她对自己的成就过分谦虚。
be overmodest in sth
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
词族Word family
- overmodesty
- 过分谦虚;过于谦逊 · n.
- overmodestly
- 过分谦虚地;过于谦逊地 · adv.
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