1. On the whole they taught just a modicum of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. 一般说来,它们只教一点算术,代数和几何。
2. People born in the rich world today think they are due a modicum of health, prosperity and equality. 今天,出生在富国的人们会认为,小小的一份健康、财富和平等都是他们人人理所应得。
3. School leaders in some states are gaining a modicum of autonomy, including the freedom to choose their own teachers. 在一些州,学校领导也被赋予了些许的自主权,包括自主选择本校的教师。