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.
If you want to send a letter to an office abroad that is in a different time zone, you can send a fax, and it will be received even though the office is not open.
如果你要寄信到不同时区的国外办公室,你可以发个传真,即使办公室不开门,信也会被收到。
Many families spend this at a cottage by the seaside or go camping in the hills or on the coast.
spreadvt.& vi. 伸开;展开;(使)传播;(使)散布;
n. 范围;连续的一段时间;
vt. 涂;把…覆盖在…上(over);把…敲平;散发(气、烟等);
vi. (景色、景致)展现;传开;(人群)散开;软化;
adj. 张开的;[语言学]双唇展开的;(宝石)扁薄发光的;(文章、照片等)跨两栏(或多栏)的;