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.
It's quite simple. You put a very hot, wet cloth on your shoulder for one minute. Then put a packet of frozen peas on the shoulder for one minute. And so on and so on.
很简单。你把一块很热的湿布敷在肩膀上一分钟。然后把一包冻豌豆敷在肩膀上一分钟。这样反复几次。
Their burnt bodies were found later.
后来只找到他们被烧焦的尸体。
All the bees that had been at the distant feeding place were doing a completely different dance, a wagging dance.