Modicum



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 少量
• ［英］ n. 少量 ( a moderate or small amount)
• ［类］ 反义词: large amount ( 大量)
• ［例］ If he had a modicum of sense, he wouldn't have done such a foolish thing.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, neuter of modicus moderate, from modus measure
• Date: 15th century
• a small portion ; a limited quantity

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