新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

modern

英  [ˈmɒdən]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1现代的

    Modern means relating to the present time, for example the present decade or present century.

    近义词

    contemporary , current , present

    双语例句

    例:

    We had a long talk about the problem of materialism in modern society.

    我们就现代社会中的实利主义问题进行了一次长谈。

    例:

    the alienation of the modern world.

    现代社会中的疏离。

    2现代化的

    Something that is modern is new and involves the latest ideas or equipment.

    反义词

    old-fashioned , ancient , primitive , out-of-date , outdated

    双语例句

    例:

    In many ways, it was a very modern school for its time.

    从多方面看,这所学校在当时是很先进的。

    例:

    Modern technology has opened our eyes to many things.

    现代技术使我们在很多方面开阔了眼界。

    3时髦的

    People are sometimes described as modern when they have opinions or ways of behaving that have not yet been accepted by most people in a society.

    近义词

    progressive

    反义词

    old-fashioned , out-of-date

    双语例句

    例:

    She is very modern in outlook.

    她的看法很时髦。

    4(艺术、舞蹈、音乐和建筑)现代派的

    Modern is used to describe styles of art, dance, music, and architecture that have developed in recent times, in contrast to classical styles.

    近义词

    contemporary

    反义词

    traditional

    双语例句

    例:

    She'd been a dancer with a modern dance company in New York.

    她曾是纽约一家现代舞公司的舞蹈演员。

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