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.
Officials used to have trouble with the foreign names of people passing through Ellis Island, and because they were so busy, many people's names got changed in the rush.
If an unfair law existed, - and there were many that had been passed by the British rulers in India and South Africa - it was the duty of everyone to disobey this law, but without using violence.