modern

美 [ˈmɑːdərn]英 [ˈmɒdn]
  • adj.现代的;现代化的;近代的;当代的;最新的;新式的;新式的,超前的;有别于传统的;时新的
  • n.现代人;现代主义者;时髦人士;[印]现代字体;指印刷中所用的一种字体

复数: moderns 最高级: most modern 比较级: more modern

mod 方法,模式 + -ern ...方向的

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modernmodern

adj.

1

现代的;当代的;近代的
of the present time or recent times

the modern industrial world

当今工业世界

Modern European history

欧洲近代史

modern Greek

现代希腊语

Stress is a major problem of modern life.

压力是现代生活中的主要问题。

2

新式的;有别于传统的
new and intended to be different from traditional styles

modern art/architecture/drama/jazz

现代艺术 / 建筑 / 戏剧 / 爵士乐

3

时新的;现代化的;最新的
using the latest technology, designs, materials, etc.

a modern computer system

时新的电脑系统

modern methods of farming

现代化的耕作方式

the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London

伦敦最先进的、设备最精良的医院

4

新式的,超前的(大部分公众不一定接受)
new and not always accepted by most members of society

She has very modern ideas about educating her children.

在教育子女方面,她有非常新式的观点。

modern

频次

  • 1
    ADJ 近代的;现代的
    Modern means relating to the present time, for example the present decade or present century.

    ...the problem of materialism in modern society.

    现代社会的实利主义问题

  • 2
    ADJ-GRADED 现代化的;新式的;最新的
    Something that is modern is new and involves the latest ideas or equipment.

    Modern technology has opened our eyes to many things...

    现代科技开阔了我们的眼界,让我们了解了许多事物。

  • ...an office block that astonished the city with its modernity.

    现代化程度令市民叹为观止的一幢办公楼

  • 4
    ADJ-GRADED 新潮的;时髦的;摩登的
    People are sometimes described as modern when they have opinions or ways of behaviour that have not yet been accepted by most people in a society.

    They were very modern Tories in almost every sense...

    从几乎所有意义上说,他们都属于非常新潮的保守主义分子。

  • 5
    ADJ (艺术、舞蹈、音乐、建筑的风格)现代的,近代的
    Modern is used to describe styles of art, dance, music, and architecture that have developed in recent times, in contrast to classical styles.

    ...a modern dance company.

    现代舞蹈团

noun

1
a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
Synonym: modern font Bodoni Bodoni font
2
a contemporary person

adj

1
characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture
2
relating to a recently developed fashion or style
their offices are in a modern skyscraper
tables in modernistic designs
Synonym: mod modernistic
3
belonging to the modern era;since the Middle Ages
modern art
modern furniture
modern history
totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric
4
ahead of the times
the advanced teaching methods
had advanced views on the subject
a forward-looking corporation
is British industry innovative enough?
Synonym: advanced forward-looking innovative

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  1. The company has decided it must present a more modern image .

    公司已决定,必须展现出更加现代的形象。

  2. Only the names are ancient ; the characters are modern and contemporary .

    只有姓名是古代的;人物都是现代的、摩登的。

  3. Stress is a major problem of modern life .

    压力是现代生活中的主要问题。

  4. With the coming of modern technology , many jobs were lost .

    随着现代技术的到来,许多工作岗位不复存在。

  5. Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment .

    现代农业耕作方法可能对环境造成负面影响。

  6. The problem with many modern buildings is that they lack personality .

    许多现代建筑物的问题在于缺乏特色。

  7. Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures .

    新型塑料能承受很高和很低的温度。

  8. The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards .

    按现代标准,那台设备又慢又笨重。

  9. Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly .

    现代计算机能迅速处理大量的信息资料。

  10. I make no claim to understand modern art .

    我自认为不懂现代艺术。

  11. Modern furniture is a little too severe for my taste .

    现代家具有点过于简朴,我不大喜欢。

  12. A little way up on the left is the Museum of Modern Art .

    前面不远左手边就是现代艺术博物馆。

  13. Noise is a curse of modern city life .

    噪音是现代城市生活的一大祸根。

  14. Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry .

    新型的摄像机很轻,容易携带。

  15. Television is the modern medium of communication .

    电视是现代传媒。

  16. He has a deep distrust of all modern technology .

    他对所有现代技术都深表怀疑。

  17. She has very modern ideas about educating her children .

    在教育子女方面,她有非常新式的观点。

  18. The situation is unprecedented in modern times .

    这种情况在现代还没有出现过。

  19. Modern art is not to everyone 's taste .

    现代艺术不见得适合每个人的口味。

  20. The city is characterized by tall modern buildings in steel and glass .

    这座城市的特点是钢铁和玻璃建造的现代化高楼大厦林立。

  21. It 's one of the most difficult problems besetting our modern way of life .

    那是困扰我们现代生活方式的最棘手的其中一个问题。

  22. The gallery houses 2 000 works of modern art .

    美术馆收藏了2000件现代艺术作品。

  23. The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering .

    这座桥是现代工程的一大成就。

  24. He is the epitome of a modern young man .

    他是现代青年男子的典范。

  25. This album was my first introduction to modern jazz .

    这张专辑唱片让我初次接触了现代爵士乐。

  26. When discussing influential modern artists , three names immediately come to mind .

    在讨论现代有影响的艺术家时,一下子有三个名字出现在脑海中。

  27. Greed is a disease of modern society .

    贪婪是现代社会的恶疾。

  28. It 's marvellous what modern technology can do .

    现代技术所能做的真是太了不起了。

  29. Their music blends traditional and modern styles .

    他们的音乐融合了传统和现代风格。

  30. Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation .

    人们经常举例把日本作为现代工业国家的典范。

前缀
e-方法,模式

model n. 模型

mod 方法,模式 + -el 名词后缀

mode n. 模式

mod 方法,模式 + -e

moderate adj. 适度的

mod 方法,模式 + -er- + -ate 做,造成

modify vt. 修改

mod 方法,模式 + -ify 动词后缀

后缀
e-...方向的

western adj. 西方的

west n.西 + -ern ...方向的

northern adj. 北方的

north n.北 + -ern ...方向的

eastern adj. 东方的

east n.东 + -ern ...方向的

southern adj. 南方的

south n.南 + -ern ...方向的

  • 词语搭配

modern与以下词性连用

n.

modern civilization

现代文明

modern culture

现代文化

modern era

现代

modern life

现代生活

modern science

现代科学

modern society

现代社会

modern times

现代

modern warfare

现代战争

modern conveniences

现代化生活设备

modern equipment

现代化设备

modern methods

现代方法

modern techniques

现代技法

modern technology

现代技术

modern art

现代艺术

modern dance

现代舞蹈

modern literature

现代文学

modern music

现代音乐