modern
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++mod·ern /ˈmɒdn $ ˈmɑːdərn/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective 1 [only before noun]NOW belonging to the present time or most recent time 现代的，近代的 SYN contemporary Such companies must change if they are to compete in the modern world. 此类公司如果想在现代社会中与别人竞争，就必须有所改变。 They are the youngest children in modern times to face murder charges. 他们是近代面临谋杀指控儿童中年龄最小的。 Smaller families are a feature of modern society. 家庭规模变小是现代社会的一个特征。 Computers are an essential part of modern life. 电脑是现代生活必不可少的组成部分。 a book about modern history 一本关于现代史的书 The original supermarkets were small by modern standards. 最初的超级市场按现代的标准来看是很小的。Modern Greek/Hebrew etc (=the form of the language used today) 现代希腊语/希伯来语等2 MODERNmade or done using the most recent designs or methods 现代化的；新式的 SYN up-to-date A lot of progress has been made with the use of modern technology. 现代科技的应用带来了很大的进步。 advances in modern medicine 现代医学的进步 modern surgical techniques 现代外科技术► see thesaurus at new3 [only before noun]MODERN modern art, music, literature etc uses styles that have been recently developed and are very different from traditional styles 〔艺术、音乐、文学等〕当代风格的，现代派的 SYN contemporary an exhibition of modern art 现代艺术展览会 modern dance 现代舞4 MODERNhaving very recent attitudes or ways of behaving 〔态度、行为方式等〕新式的 SYN progressive OPP traditional The school is very modern in its approach to sex education. 这所学校在性教育方面态度非常开明。 → secondary modernn COLLOCATIONSnounsthe modern worldThe island has hardly been affected by the modern world.modern societyIn modern society, elderly relatives rarely live with their children.modern timesIt was one of the greatest disasters of modern times.the modern age/era/period (=now, rather than in the past)In the modern age, television is the main means of mass communication.modern lifeThese problems are a major part of modern life.modern man (=people today)Modern man gets much less exercise in his daily life than his ancestors.modern history British English (=recent history, as a subject of study)a degree in modern historymodern languages British English (=languages that are spoken today, as a subject of study)French, German and other modern languagesthe modern equivalent of something (=something with the same importance or purpose as something from the past)In their own minds they are the modern equivalent of highwaymen. THESAURUSmodern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods 现代化的；新式的The house looks very modern. 这房子看上去很新式。the city’s modern public transportation system 该市现代化的公共交通系统the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available 最新的；最近的The camera uses the latest digital technology. 这款相机使用了最新的数码技术。the very latest mobile phones 最新款的手机the latest news 最新消息up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc 新式的；时髦的；[信息等]最新的The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country. 这家医院拥有国内最先进的设备。newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before 最新式的；新奇的〔含贬义,用于表示某事物不如旧有事物〕He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets. 他不相信这些时髦玩意儿。high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers 〔尤指电子设备和计算机〕高科技的Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS. 现代化的牵引车上高科技设备齐全,包括全球定位系统。It’s all very hi-tech. 科技含量非常高。state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available 达到最新水平的；最先进的state-of-the-art technology 尖端技术a state-of-the-art home entertainment system 最先进的家庭娱乐系统nThe brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art. COLLOCATIONS CHECKthe latest technology/equipment/newsup-to-date equipment/information/book/mapnew-fangled device/contraption/gadgethigh-tech industry/company/equipmentstate-of-the-art technology/equipmentExamples from the Corpus
modern• We want to create a modern and uncluttered look in the new kitchen.• I don't like modern architecture at all.• The prince is known for his critical views of modern architecture.• Your work was my first route into an understanding of modern art.• The most compelling work in the modern British theater is being created in the smaller and non-profit theaters.• They will go anywhere in the world to research issues of concern to modern Christians.• a modern computer network• They're a very modern couple -- he stays at home with the kids and she goes out to work.• I like both modern dance and classical ballet.• Doherty is a professor of modern European history.• Many criticisms have been made of modern farming methods.• In the mills additional factors have been rationalisation and the use of more modern machinery.• He'll receive the most modern medical treatment.• The 1908 Act is an obsolete restriction that is not appropriate for modern mining methods.• The company occupies a bright, modern office building in the heart of the city.• Seattle has a very modern public transportation system.• The pyramids are a remarkable piece of engineering, even judged by modern standards.• The root of the modern use of the term ideology lies with Marx.• the horrors of modern warfare• Drugs have become the plague of the modern world.in the modern world• Customer confidence must be retained if a bank is to operate successfully in the modern world.• However, a paternalist style of management can stand rather oddly in the modern world.• However, both Ashcroft and Norton live in the modern world.• It was, broadly speaking, the cultural outcome of modernity, the social experience of living in the modern world.• Mathematics is becoming increasingly important in its applications and uses in the modern world.• Who is kidding whom that a middle-size country such as the United Kingdom is sovereign in the modern world?• As they are practised in the modern world, high-level teaching and research only make sense in institutions.• It would seem that one source of industrial discontent in the modern world is the structure and content of work itself.modern technology• They are quicker-thinking and have a grasp of modern technology.• Despite the accent on tradition, modern technology has simplified some tasks.• He was holding modern technology in his hand and beginning to think like a medieval peasant.• Thus we have arrived at today's rural scene, which, with modern technology, is changing more rapidly than ever.• With modern technology there is no excuse for this kind of slapdash remastering.• The arts, too, have been transformed by modern technology, though to a lesser extent than industry.• Ida Rebecca called upon modern technology to help George.• Phalle uses modern technology to make her images very direct.Origin modern (1500-1600) Late Latin modernus, from Latin modo “just now”, from modus; → MODEmod·ern adjective →n COLLOCATIONS1 →THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
time recent Corpus or belonging most present to the
modern
mod‧ern S1 W1 /ˈmɒdn $ ˈmɑːdərn/
adjective
SYN contemporary:
Such companies must change if they are to compete in the modern world.
They are the youngest children in modern times to face murder charges.
Smaller families are a feature of modern society.
Computers are an essential part of modern life.
a book about modern history
The original supermarkets were small by modern standards.
Modern Greek/Hebrew etc (=the form of the language used today)
2. made or done using the most recent designs or methods
SYN up-to-date:
A lot of progress has been made with the use of modern technology.
advances in modern medicine
modern surgical techniques
3. [only before noun] modern art, music, literature etc uses styles that have been recently developed and are very different from traditional styles
SYN contemporary:
an exhibition of modern art
modern dance
4. having very recent attitudes or ways of behaving
SYN progressive
OPP traditional:
The school is very modern in its approach to sex education.
⇨ secondary modern
■ nouns
▪the modern world The island has hardly been affected by the modern world.
▪modern society In modern society, elderly relatives rarely live with their children.
▪modern times It was one of the greatest disasters of modern times.
▪the modern age/era/period (=now, rather than in the past) In the modern age, television is the main means of mass communication.
▪modern life These problems are a major part of modern life.
▪modern man (=people today) Modern man gets much less exercise in his daily life than his ancestors.
▪modern history British English (=recent history, as a subject of study) a degree in modern history
▪modern languages British English (=languages that are spoken today, as a subject of study) French, German and other modern languages
▪the modern equivalent of something (=something with the same importance or purpose as something from the past) In their own minds they are the modern equivalent of highwaymen.
▪ modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods: The house looks very modern. | the city’s modern public transportation system
▪the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available: The camera uses the latest digital technology. | the very latest mobile phones | the latest news
▪up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc: The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country.
▪newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before: He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets.
▪high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers: Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS systems. | It’s all very hi-tech.
▪state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available: state-of-the-art technology | a state-of-the-art home entertainment system | The brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.
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▪the latest technology/equipment/news
▪up-to-date equipment/information/book/map
▪new-fangled device/contraption/gadget
▪high-tech industry/company/equipment
▪state-of-the-art technology/equipment
mod‧ern S1 W1 /ˈmɒdn $ ˈmɑːdərn/
adjective Word Family: noun: modernity, modernization, modernism, modernist, modernity, modernizer, modernization; adjective: modern, modernist, modernistic; verb: modernize
Date: 1500-1600
Language: Late Latin
Origin: modernus, from Latin modo 'just now', from modus; ⇨ mode
1. [only before noun] belonging to the present time or most recent time Language: Late Latin
Origin: modernus, from Latin modo 'just now', from modus; ⇨ mode
SYN contemporary:
Modern Greek/Hebrew etc (=the form of the language used today)
2. made or done using the most recent designs or methods
SYN up-to-date:
3. [only before noun] modern art, music, literature etc uses styles that have been recently developed and are very different from traditional styles
SYN contemporary:
4. having very recent attitudes or ways of behaving
SYN progressive
OPP traditional:
⇨ secondary modern
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