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modern

adjective
 OPAL WOPAL S
🔊/ˈmɒdn/
🔊/ˈmɑːdərn/
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  1.  
     [only before noun] of the present time or recent times 现代的；当代的；近代的synonym contemporary
    • the modern industrial world当今工业世界
    • the wonders of modern science现代科学的奇迹
    • modern society现代社会
    • In modern times, advances in technology have made the world smaller.在现代，技术的进步使世界变得更小。
    • They are modern day heroes, battling for change.他们是现代英雄，为变革而战。
    • 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。🔊🔊
    • Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers.莎士比亚的语言对现代读者来说可能不易理解。
    • The modern era has witnessed great change.现代见证了巨大的变化。
    • She studies the early modern period from the 15th to the 18th century.她研究从15世纪到18世纪的早期现代时期。
    Extra Examples
    • It was the largest strike in the history of modern societies.这是现代社会历史上最大的罢工。
    • In modern times we have been bombarded with an array of diets.在现代，我们遭到了一系列饮食的轰炸。
    • Her intention was to draw parallels between ancient and modern concepts of punishment.她的意图是在古代和现代的刑罚概念之间划清界线。
    Topics Historya1
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     [only before noun] (of styles in art, music, fashion, etc.艺术、音乐、时装等的风格) new and intended to be different from traditional styles新式的；有别于传统的 synonym contemporary
    • The gallery has regular exhibitions of modern art.该美术馆定期举办现代艺术展。
    • modern architecture/dance/drama/jazz现代建筑/舞蹈/戏剧/爵士
    • modern American cinema现代美国电影
    • modern and contemporary sculpture现当代雕塑
    • The museum houses both ancient and modern art.博物馆收藏古代和现代艺术。
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    • She is one of the great presences of the modern American cinema.她是现代美国电影界的佼佼者之一。
    • The Tugendhadt Villa is a key work in early modern architecture.图根达特别墅是早期现代建筑的关键工作。
    • The new art fair shows modern and contemporary art from many of the world's best galleries.新的艺术博览会展示了来自世界上许多最佳画廊的现当代艺术。
    Topics Buildingsa1
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     (usually approving) using the latest technology, designs, materials, ideas, etc. 现代化的；先进的；最新的synonym up to date
    • The company needs to invest in a modern computer system.公司需要投资建立最新的计算机系统。
    • Modern methods of farming are destroying the countryside.现代化的耕作方式正在破坏乡郊。
    • It is the most modern, well-equipped hospital in the country.这是国内最先进、设备最精良的医院。
    • Today modern aircraft technology got me from Indianapolis to Boston in six hours.今天，现代飞机技术使我从印第安纳波利斯到波士顿仅六个小时。
    • The school is thoroughly modern in its approach.这所学校的方法完全现代化。
  4. (of ways of behaving, thinking, etc.行为、思想等的方式) new and not always accepted by most members of society新式的，超前的（大部分公众不一定接受）
    • 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。🔊🔊
    5. Word Originlate Middle English: from late Latin modernus, from Latin modo ‘just now’.