modern
modern
adjective
modernity
noun
modernly
adverb
modernness
noun
语源
adjective
- of or relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past
现代的，近代的
the pace of modern life.
现代生活的步伐。
modern Chinese history.
中国近代史。
■characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, ideas, or equipment
现代化的；新潮的；新式的
they do not have modern weapons.
他们没有新式武器。
■[attrib.]denoting the form of a language that is currently used, as opposed to any earlier form
（语言）近代的，现代的
modern German.
近代德语。
■[attrib.]denoting a current or recent style or trend in art, architecture, or other cultural activity marked by a significant departure from traditional styles and values
（艺术、建筑等）现代派的
Matisse's contribution to modern art.
马蒂斯对现代派艺术的贡献。
- (一般作 moderns)a person who advocates or practises a departure from traditional styles or values
主张现代风格的人；宣扬现代价值观的人
modernity
noun
modernly
adverb
modernness
noun
语源
- late Middle English: from late Latin modernus, from Latin modo 'just now'
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