Modest(谦虚)
Modest describes the personality trait or behaviour of not flaunting oneself, talking oneself up or putting oneself on display.
Modest behaviour can be a response to compliments, praise or follow an achievement. Modesty can also manifested physically (for example, "dressing modestly", "modest accessories", "modest smile").
谦虚是指不炫耀自己，不自夸，不炫耀自己的性格特征或行为。谦虚的行为可以是对赞美、赞扬或成就的回应。谦虚也可以表现在身体上（例如，“衣着端庄”、“配饰谦虚”、“微笑谦虚”）。
- But he is a lovely and modest boy in everyday life. 但是他在日常生活中是个可爱的谦虚的男孩。
- We should remain modest despite our achievement. 尽管取得成就，我们应该保持谦虚的态度。
- Many believers who wear a headscarf prefer to use the term "modest dress". 许多戴头巾的信女更喜欢使用“端庄的服饰”这一词语。
Humble(谦卑)
In contrast, "humble" refers specifically to a person's inner state and feelings. A humble person is willing to accept or respect another's authority, intellect and wisdom without trying to challenge it or trying to assert oneself.
相比之下，“谦卑”是指一个人的内心状态和情感。谦卑的人愿意接受或尊重他人的权威、才能和智慧，而不去挑战它或试图维护自己。
- He gave a great performance, but he was very humble.他的表演很精彩，但他却很谦卑。
- "I'm a lucky man, undeservedly lucky," he said humbly.“我是个幸运的人，不该这么幸运，”他谦卑地说。
- He always makes much of his humble origins. 他总是非常在意他卑微的出身。
In summary, being modest refers to your behaviour, being humble refers to your ego.
总之，谦虚是指你的行为，谦逊是指你的自我价值感。
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