modern
adjective uk/ˈmɒd.ən/ us/ˈmɑː.dɚn/
(MOST RECENT)
A2 现代的;新式的
designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods
modern technology/architecture/medicine/art 现代技术／建筑／医学／艺术
We're in the very modern-looking building opposite the station. 我们在车站对面那座非常现代化的大楼里。
approving My grandpa's attitudes are very modern, considering his age. 考虑到我祖父的年龄的话，他的看法相当新潮。
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- One by one the old buildings in the city have been demolished and replaced with modern tower blocks.
- Space travel is one of the marvels/wonders of modern science.
- Does she study classical ballet or modern ballet?
- The house has every modern convenience.
- The modern furniture was out of keeping with the old house.
(PRESENT)
B1 现代的；近代的
of the present or recent times, especially the period of history since around 1500
What do you think is the role of religion in the modern world? 你如何看待宗教在现代社会中的角色？