self-effacing
adjective uk/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/ us/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/
不爱出风头的;谦虚的
not making yourself noticeable, or not trying to get the attention of other people
The captain was typically self-effacing when questioned about the team's successes, giving credit to the other players. 当问到该队的胜绩时,队长经常很谦虚,把功劳都归于其他队友。
Synonyms: bashfulcoy (MODEST)modest (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL) reserved (PERSON)reticent retiring (SHY) shy (NERVOUS)timidunassuming
Compare: reticent