adv.谨慎地；谦虚地；适当地
Another study in 2003 more modestly put the gains to world GDP at nearly 10%. 2003年另一项研究则是更为谨慎地把世界GDP的收益估计在近10%25。
The girl cast down her eyes modestly when she was praised. 姑娘受到表扬时，谦虚地垂下了眼睛。
Modestly higher joblessness would be welcome. 适当高的失业率是有好处的。
