modern
adj
1 [attrib 作定语]
of the present or recent times; contemporary 现代的; 近代的
Unemployment is one of the major problems of modern times. 失业问题是现代的主要问题.
in the modern world/age 在当今世界[时代]
modern history, eg of Europe from about 1475 onwards 近代史(如自1475年起之欧洲史).
2 (esp approv 尤作褒义) using or having the newest methods, equipment, buildings, etc; up to date (方法、 设备、 建筑等)新式的, 时髦的, 最新的
modern marketing techniques 最新市场推广技巧
one of the most modern shopping centres in the country全国最先进的购物中心.
3 [attrib 作定语]
of a contemporary style of art, fashion, etc, esp one that is experimental and not traditional (艺术、 时装等)当代风格的, 现代派的
modern dance 现代派舞蹈. =>Usage at new 用法见new. modern, n (dated or fml 旧或文) person living in modern times 现代人.
Your wife would not be pleased to hear you say that.
你的妻子听到你那么说是会不高兴的。
The common meeting place for Maori is on the marae, an area of land with a meeting house, where all the important events take place.
毛利人的公众集会是在集会地举行,这是一个拥有会议厅的活动场所,所有的重要活动都在这里举行。
Because of his actions, all Hindus were finally free to draw water from the same village well, to go to the same temple to pray and even marry each other.