1·Being a modest person, he was content to play second fiddle to others.
作为一个谦虚者, 他愿意居于他人的次要位置。
2·They had spent the night at a modest hotel.
他们在一家普通的旅馆过夜。
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3·The research was carried out on a modest scale.
这个研究项目开展的规模不算太大。
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4·The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.
结果显示舆论略微右倾。
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5·The firm will be able to pay off its debts and still turn a modest profit.
该公司将能够还清其债务，而且还会稍有赢利。
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6·They carry only a modest risk for the disease.
他们患这种病的风险不大。
7·Consuming a modest snack should be entirely sufficient.
适量吃点零食就足够了。
8·Even a modest force, if sustained over a long time, would do.
如果它持续很长的时间的话，即使风力不大也可以做到。
9·It brings in a modest income, but I could make more money doing other things.
它能带来微薄的收入，但我可以通过做其他事情赚更多的钱。
10·The company also offers a repair program for their customers for a modest fee.
该公司还为他们的客户提供一项费用适中的维修计划。