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adj.modest and humble; unpretentious
他知识丰富,但一直保持谦逊的态度。
He is erudite, but he always maintains an attitude of modesty.
她谦逊得体地接受了赞美。
She received the praise with becoming modesty.
谦逊的研究人员不会在其研究领域妄自尊大,想当然地认为自己精通一切。
The humble researcher doesn't become arrogant toward his subject, assuming he has mastered it.
一位谦逊的学者
a modest scholar
以一种谦逊的口吻
in a condescending tone
Word usage
- Note"谦逊" is different from "谦虚". "谦逊" mostly refers to modesty and polite behavior; "谦虚" refers to having self-knowledge in the heart and not being proud.