modicum

a modicum of something formalLITTLE/NOT MUCH a small amount of something, especially a good quality 〔尤指好的方面〕少量的某事物，一点点某事物

a modicum of common sense

一点常识

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a modicum of something• Before you rush out, though, we must advise a modicum of caution.• Understanding of figures and a modicum of research seem called for.• As a party, it really only exercised a modicum of power in relation to the Stormont administration.• But just suppose that the village mayoral candidate has a modicum of integrity in advertising.• Sometimes there is a modicum of truth within a cliché.• And just a modicum of elegant shafting.• As long as they get some exposure to written language, most learners will acquire at least a modicum of literacy.• Much of James's statement had more than a modicum of truth.• She had done the necromancy with a modicum of debonair detachment until the Army called out her husband for the second time.

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modicum• Before you rush out, though, we must advise a modicum of caution.• But just suppose that the village mayoral candidate has a modicum of integrity in advertising.• And just a modicum of elegant shafting.• Looking after a fire does require a modicum of attention and responsibility.• Much of James's statement had more than a modicum of truth.• She had done the necromancy with a modicum of debonair detachment until the Army called out her husband for the second time.• A modicum of order and justice was not imposed until 1784, after which a more honest regime was established.

Origin modicum

(1400-1500) Latin modicus “moderate”, from modus; → MODE

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BNC: 19428 COCA: 19686

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