1 of the present or recent times 现代的；近代的: Pollution is one of the major problems in the modern world. 污染是现今世界的主要问题之一。modern history 近代史

2 (used about styles of art, music, etc) new and different from traditional styles （指艺术、音乐等的风格）现代派的，非古典的: modern jazz/architecture 现代爵士乐╱建筑

3 with all the newest methods, equipment, designs, etc; up to date 现代化的；新式的；时髦的: It is one of the most modern hospitals in the country. 那是这个国家最现代化的医院之一。 ☞Look at old-fashioned. 参看old-fashioned。