资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Modern \Mod"ern\, a. [F. moderne, L. modernus; akin to modo just
   now, orig. abl. of modus measure; hence, by measure, just
   now. See {Mode}.]
   1. Of or pertaining to the present time, or time not long
      past; late; not ancient or remote in past time; of recent
      period; as, modern days, ages, or time; modern authors;
      modern fashions; modern taste; modern practice. --Bacon.

   2. New and common; trite; commonplace. [Obs.]

            We have our philosophical persons, to make modern
            and familiar, things supernatural and causeless.
                                                  --Shak.

   {Modern English}. See the Note under {English}.

资料来源 : WordNet®

Modern English
     n : English since about 1450