modesty
/ˈmɑdəsti/
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n. 謙虛；謙遜
- With great modesty, the chef said the dish's success belonged to the whole kitchen team. 主廚非常謙虛地說，這道菜的成功要歸功於整個廚房團隊。
其他意思
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n. 謙遜, 質樸, 羞怯
Someone who shows modesty does not talk much about their abilities or achievements.
- His modesty does him credit, for the food he produces speaks for itself
字根
mod 方式、尺度
mod + est + y尺度 + — + 名詞