单词 | a modicum of something |
释义 | a modicum of something From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisha modicum of somethinga modicum of somethingformalLITTLE/NOT MUCH a small amount of something, especially a good quality a modicum of common sense → modicumExamples from the Corpusa modicum of something• Before you rush out, though, we must advise a modicum of caution.• Understanding of figures and a modicum of research seem called for.• As a party, it really only exercised a modicum of power in relation to the Stormont administration.• But just suppose that the village mayoral candidate has a modicum of integrity in advertising.• Sometimes there is a modicum of truth within a cliché.• And just a modicum of elegant shafting.• As long as they get some exposure to written language, most learners will acquire at least a modicum of literacy.• Much of James's statement had more than a modicum of truth.• She had done the necromancy with a modicum of debonair detachment until the Army called out her husband for the second time. |
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