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of the present time or recent times 現代的；當代的；近代的 the modern industrial world 當今工業世界 the wonders of modern science 現代科學的奇迹 modern society 現代社會 In modern times, advances in technology have made the world smaller. 在現代，技術的進步使世界變小了。 They are modern day heroes, battling for change. 他們是現代英雄，爲改變而戰。 Modern European history 歐洲近代史 modern Greek 現代希臘語 Stress is a major problem of modern life. 壓力是現代生活中的主要問題。 Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers. 莎士比亞的語言對現代讀者來說可能不易理解。 The modern era has witnessed great change. 現代發生了巨大的變化。 She studies the early modern period from the 15th to the 18th century. 她研究從15世紀到18世紀的早期現代時期。
Extra ExamplesTopics Historya1It was the largest strike in the history of modern societies. 這是現代社會歷史上最大的一次罷工。 In modern times we have been bombarded with an array of diets. 在現代，我們已經被一系列的飲食轟炸。 Her intention was to draw parallels between ancient and modern concepts of punishment. 她的意圖是將古代和現代的懲罰概念進行比較。
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(of styles in art, music, fashion, etc. 藝術、音樂、時裝等的風格 new and intended to be different from traditional styles 新式的；有别於傳統的 The gallery has regular exhibitions of modern art. 該美術館定期舉辦現代藝術展。 modern architecture/dance/drama/jazz 現代建築/舞蹈/戲劇/爵士樂 modern American cinema 現代美國電影 modern and contemporary sculpture 現代和當代雕塑 The museum houses both ancient and modern art. 這座博物館收藏了古代和現代藝術。
Extra ExamplesTopics Buildingsa1She is one of the great presences of the modern American cinema. 她是現代美國電影的傑出代表之一。 The Tugendhadt Villa is a key work in early modern architecture. 圖根哈德别墅是早期現代建築中的一個重要作品。 The new art fair shows modern and contemporary art from many of the world's best galleries. 新的藝術博覽會展示了世界上許多最好的畫廊的現代和當代藝術。
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using the latest technology, designs, materials, ideas, etc. 現代化的；先進的；最新的 The company needs to invest in a modern computer system. 公司需要投資建立最新的計算機系統。 Modern methods of farming are destroying the countryside. 現代化的耕作方式正在破壞鄉郊。 It is the most modern, well-equipped hospital in the country. 這是國内最先進、設備最精良的醫院。 Today modern aircraft technology got me from Indianapolis to Boston in six hours. 今天，現代飛機技術讓我在六個小時内從印第安納波利斯到達波士頓。 The school is thoroughly modern in its approach. 這所學校的教學方法非常現代。
(of ways of behaving, thinking, etc. 行爲、思想等的方式 new and not always accepted by most members of society 新式的，超前的（大部分公衆不一定接受）
Word Originlate Middle English: from late Latin modernus, from Latin modo ‘just now’.