a.

1. 谦虚的，审慎的[（+about）]
   He's got a drawer full of medals but he's too modest to wear them.

   他有满满一抽屉的奖章，但是他很谦虚，从不戴它们。

2. （女性及其衣饰）端庄的；稳重的
   She wore a modest bathing suit.

   她穿一件不太暴露的游泳衣。

3. 不太大（或多）的；适度的，有节制的
   Prices tended to rise year by year, but at a modest rate.

   物价年年上涨，但幅度不大。

adj.

1. unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities.
2. relatively moderate, limited, or small.
3. avoiding indecency or impropriety.