/ˈmɒdɪstɪ/
the fact of not talking much about your abilities or possessions 谦虚；谦逊
He accepted the award with characteristic modesty.
他以他一贯的谦逊态度接受了奖项。
I hate false (= pretended) modesty.
我讨厌虚伪的谦逊。
modest
If you say that someone is modest, you approve of them because they do not talk much about their abilities or achievements. 谦虚的
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