modern /ˈmɒdən/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ Modern means relating to the present time, for example the present decade or present century. 现代的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  We had a long talk about the problem of materialism in modern society.

  我们就现代社会中的实利主义问题进行了一次长谈。

• 2. 

  ADJ Something that is modern is new and involves the latest ideas or equipment. 现代化的

  例：

  In many ways, it was a very modern school for its time.

  从多方面看，这是当时很现代化的一所学校。

• 3. 

  ADJ People are sometimes described as modern when they have opinions or ways of behaving that have not yet been accepted by most people in a society. 时髦的

  例：

  She is very modern in outlook.

  她的看法很时髦。

• 4. 

  ADJ Modern is used to describe styles of art, dance, music, and architecture that have developed in recent times, in contrast to classical styles. (艺术、舞蹈、音乐和建筑) 现代派的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  She'd been a dancer with a modern dance company in New York.

  她过去一直是纽约一家现代舞公司的舞蹈演员。