"modicum" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 少量
• 一點點

Definition

指非常少量的某物，通常是指珍貴或想要的東西，例如尊重、希望或運氣。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於正式或書面語，常與“of”連用（如“a modicum of patience”）。強調數量雖小但很重要。不用於水或沙等實體物品。

Examples

She only showed a modicum of interest in the idea.

她對這個想法只表現出一**點點**興趣。

A modicum of respect can go a long way.

**少量**的尊重可以帶來很大影響。

If you have even a modicum of hope, don't give up.

只要你還有一**點點**希望，就不要放棄。

With a modicum of luck, we'll finish on time.

只要有一**點點**運氣，我們就能準時完成。

All we need is a modicum of understanding between the two sides.

雙方只需要有一**點點**互相理解。

Even a modicum of preparation would have made a difference.

哪怕只有一**點點**準備也會有很大不同。