谦虚在英语中通常翻译为 modesty。这个词源自拉丁语 modestus，意思是"适度的"或"有礼貌的"。例句：

He is a very modest man and never boasts about his achievements. 他是一个非常谦虚的人，从不吹嘘他的成就。

She is always modest about her abilities and never thinks she is better than others. 她对自己的能力总是谦虚的，从不认为自己比别人好。

He always speaks modestly and never boasts about his accomplishments. 他总是说话谦虚，从不吹嘘他的成就。