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IELTS BNC: 762 COCA: 1046

modern

Word family 
mod·ern /ˈmɒdn $ ˈmɑːdərn/ ●●● S1 W1 adjectiveadj
1  [only before noun]NOW belonging to the present time or most recent time 現代的，近代的 SYN contemporary
Such companies must change if they are to compete in the modern world.
此類公司如果想在現代社會中與别人競爭，就必須有所改變。
They are the youngest children in modern times to face murder charges.
他們是近代面臨謀殺指控兒童中年齡最小的。
Smaller families are a feature of modern society.
家庭規模變小是現代社會的一個特征。
Computers are an essential part of modern life.
電腦是現代生活必不可少的組成部分。
a book about modern history
一本關於現代史的書
The original supermarkets were small by modern standards.
最初的超級市場按現代的標準來看是很小的。
Modern Greek/Hebrew etc (=the form of the language used today) 現代希臘語/希伯來語等
2  MODERNmade or done using the most recent designs or methods 現代化的；新式的 SYN up-to-date
A lot of progress has been made with the use of modern technology.
現代科技的應用帶來了很大的進步。
advances in modern medicine
現代醫學的進步
modern surgical techniques
現代外科技術
► see thesaurus at new
3  [only before noun]MODERN modern art, music, literature etc uses styles that have been recently developed and are very different from traditional styles 〔藝術、音樂、文學等〕當代風格的，現代派的 SYN contemporary
an exhibition of modern art
現代藝術展覽會
modern dance
現代舞
4  MODERNhaving very recent attitudes or ways of behaving 〔態度、行爲方式等〕新式的 SYN progressive OPP traditional
The school is very modern in its approach to sex education.
這所學校在性教育方面態度非常開明。
→ secondary modern
n COLLOCATIONS
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 EnglishBrE (=recent history, as a subject of study)
a degree in modern history
modern languages British EnglishBrE (=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.
 THESAURUS
modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods 現代化的；新式的
The house looks very modern.
這房子看上去很新式。
the city’s modern public transportation system
該市現代化的公共交通系統
the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available 最新的；最近的
The camera uses the latest digital technology.
這款相機使用了最新的數碼技術。
the very latest mobile phones
最新款的手機
the latest news
最新消息
up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc 新式的；時髦的；[信息等]最新的
The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country.
這家醫院擁有國内最先進的設備。
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〔含貶義,用於表示某事物不如舊有事物〕
He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets.
他不相信這些時髦玩意兒。
high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers 〔尤指電子設備和計算機〕高科技的
Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS.
現代化的牽引車上高科技設備齊全,包括全球定位系統。
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 達到最新水平的；最先進的
state-of-the-art technology
尖端技術
a state-of-the-art home entertainment system
最先進的家庭娛樂系統
nThe brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.
COLLOCATIONS CHECK
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
Examples 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; → MODE
IELTS BNC: 762 COCA: 1046
IELTS BNC: 762 COCA: 1046
modern adj.
⇨ modern (a modern computer system) ⇨ experimental (modern ideas) ⇨ recent (modern times/art) modern

adjective

  ➡ See also the entry for experimental 另見experimental條modern ♦︎ advanced ♦︎ up to date ♦︎ state of the artThese words all describe sth that uses the most recent technology or methods. 這些詞均表示采用最新科技的、現代化的、最先進的。SYNONYM SCALE 詞義標尺 下圖顯示這些詞所表達先進的程度
modern➔up to date➔state of the art
advanced
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆modern / advanced / up-to-date / state-of-the-art design / technology / techniques◆very modern / advanced / up to date◆fairly / quite / relatively modern / advanced / up to date■ modern (usually approving) using the most recent technology, methods, designs or materials 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。◆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。◆Modern methods of farming are destroying the countryside.現代化的耕作方式正在破壞鄉郊。 OPP old-fashioned ⇨ old-fashioned ■ advanced using the most recent technology, methods or designs 先進的；現代化的；最新的◆Even in advanced industrial societies, poverty persists.即使在先進的工業社會，貧窮依然存在。◆It is a technologically advanced society.這是一個技術先進的社會。OPP primitive ⓘ Primitive describes people and things belonging to a very simple society with no industry. * primitive表示原始的、遠古的◆primitive societies / tribes / beliefs原始社會／部落／信仰 NOTE 辨析 Modern or advanced?In many cases you can use either word. 在許多情況下這兩個詞可以通用◆modern / advanced technology / techniques / designs先進的技術／技藝／設計◆a modern / an advanced society / economy / civilization / nation現代化的社會／經濟體／文明／國家 Advanced is used especially in the contexts of technology and economics: an advanced society is one with a complicated economic structure and that relies heavily on technology. The term modern society is used to discuss the way we live now in a more general way, including social relations and culture. Modern can also be used to describe art, fashion and ideas. * advanced尤用於科技和經濟學語境。advanced society指擁有複雜的經濟結構且在很大程度上依賴於科技的社會。modern society這一術語用以更寬泛地討論我們現在的生活方式，包括社會關系和文化。modern亦可形容藝術、時尚和觀念。   see also modern ⇨ experimental , modern ⇨ recent ■ ˌup to ˈdate (of equipment, technology or methods) the most advanced （設備、技術或方法）最先進的，最新的◆We need to spend at least half a million on getting the most up-to-date equipment.我們至少得花50萬購買最新設備。◆This technology is bang up to date (= completely modern).這項技術是最先進的。 OPP out of date ⇨ old-fashioned ■ ˌstate of the ˈart (approving) (of equipment, technology or methods) absolutely the most advanced; as good as it can be at the present time （設備、技術或方法）最先進的；現階段最好的◆He spent thousands on a state-of-the-art sound system.他花費數千元購置了一套目前最先進的音響系統。
IELTS BNC: 762 COCA: 1046
modern
Existing, happening or being dealt with now: existing, present, immediate...
Modern and fashionable and up-to-date: modern, contemporary, advanced...
New: new, latest, novel...

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