| 词汇 | modern |
| 释义 | modern (noun) modern 3 ENTRIES FOUND: modern (adjective) modern (noun) modern-day (adjective) 1 modern /ˈmɑːdɚn/ adjective 1 modern /ˈmɑːdɚn/ adjective Learner's definition of MODERN 1 always used before a noun a : of or relating to the present time or the recent past : happening, existing, or developing at a time near the present time现代的；当代的；近代的 ancient and modern history古代史和近代史 He talked about the role of television in modern [=contemporary] politics.他谈了电视在当代政治中的作用。 The country's modern [=present] government was formed over 100 years ago.这个国家的现代政府于100多年前形成。 The earthquake was one of the worst disasters in modern [=recent] times.那场地震是近代最严重的灾难之一。 Water pollution is a growing problem in the modern world.水污染是当今世界日益突出的问题。 the modern American family [=the typical American family living today]当代美国家庭 He's known as the father of modern medicine.他被誉为现代医学之父。 b or Modern : of or relating to the current or most recent period of a language（语言）现代的，近代的 The English that was spoken by William Shakespeare is very different from the modern English spoken today.威廉·莎士比亚讲的英语与今天所用的现代英语差异很大。 She is learning Modern Greek.她正在学习现代希腊语。 2 [more modern; most modern] : based on or using the newest information, methods, or technology现代化的；新式的；最新的 We'll need to have modern [=up-to-date] plumbing and wiring installed in the old house before we can move in.我们要在这栋老房子里装上新式的管道和线路后才能搬进来。 They live in one of the most modern cities in the world.他们生活在世界上最为现代化的城市之一。 modern methods of communication including e-mail and the Internet包括电子邮件和互联网在内的现代化通信方式 3 [more modern; most modern] : of or relating to a style or way of thinking that is new and different时新的；新潮的 She cut her long hair for a modern look.她剪掉了长发，使自己看上去时髦些。 He made his old-fashioned apartment look more modern by changing the color of the walls and buying new furniture.他给老式公寓的墙面换了颜色，还买了新家具，从而使它看起来更为时新。 Their latest movie is a modern version of a classic children's story.他们最新的一部电影是一个经典儿童故事的现代版。 She has modern ideas about dating and marriage.她在恋爱和结婚方面的观点很新潮。 — opposite old-fashioned 4 : of or relating to forms of art (such as dance, music, and architecture) in which the styles used are newer and very different from the older and more traditional styles（艺术）现代的，现代派的 She loves both ballet and modern dance.她既喜欢芭蕾，也喜欢现代舞。 a combination of classical and modern architecture古典建筑和现代建筑的结合 a museum of modern art现代艺术博物馆 — modernness /ˈmɑːdɚnnəs/ noun [noncount] the modernness of an artist's style艺术家风格中的现代派气息 2 modern /ˈmɑːdɚn/ noun plural moderns 2 modern /ˈmɑːdɚn/ noun plural moderns Learner's definition of MODERN [count] : a modern person现代人；当代人: such as a : a person who has modern ideas, tastes, or attitudes现代人；新派人— usually plural通常用复数 furniture designed for young moderns为新派年轻人设计的家具 b : a modern artist or writer现代派艺术家（或作家）— usually plural通常用复数 comparing the art of the ancients and the moderns比较古典艺术家和现代艺术家的艺术 |
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