modicum

美音：['mɑdɪkəm] 英音：['mɒdɪkəm]

简单释义：

n.少量

网络一点点；少许；少量的

完整释义：

1.一点点,少量

例句：

It is odd that the hotel paid him some modicum of compensation, whereas other complaints were never answered.
酒店付给他少量的赔偿金，这实属奇怪，而其他投诉者从未得到回应。
Monopoly provided at least a modicum of security.
而垄断能提供最低限度的保障。
The Greek people could thus regain a modicum of self-respect, savagely destroyed during the last couple of years.
希腊人民在过去几年自尊心被摧残的厉害，这一举措还能帮他们找回一点自尊。
Of course, civilisation requires a modicum of material prosperity -- enough to provide a little leisure.
当然，文明的发展需要一定程度的物质繁荣，至少让人们在饱暖之余还能有一点休闲娱乐。
So, although the apps look good and cost nothing, users have to trade a lot of convenience for a modicum of data security.
所以，尽管Tonido的应用界面美观（截图）且不收取费用，但用户却得牺牲掉方便，换来数据的那么一点点安全。
Everyone knows a modicum of ethics is called for in any business -- you can't cheat you customers forever and get away with it.
大家都知道各行各业都需要有一点伦理道德——你不能永远欺骗并侥幸逃脱。
For the moment, however, injections of seawater appear to have created a modicum of stability inside the cores of the two reactors.
但目前海水的注入似乎使两个反应堆的堆芯内部略微稳定下来。
It should be noted, however, that in order to survive in the NBA, even the most prolific scorer must be able to play a modicum of defense.
应当指出的是，要想在NBA立足，即使是最厉害的得分手也必须要有防守。

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