moderate

中等的，适度的

【例】In view of the moderate volume of business concluded last year, we are reluctant to consider the question of agency at present.

鉴于我们去年成交的数额不太大，我们目前不愿考虑代理的问题。

modern

现代的，新式的

【例】The computer has a great impact on modern life.

计算机对现代生活具有巨大的影响。

modification

【1】更改，修改（动作）

【例】We think your draft contract needs modification.

我们认为你方草拟合同需要修改。

【2】更改（之处），修改（之处）

①【例】After studying your draft contract, we find a few modifications would be necessary.

我们研究你方草拟合同之后，发现有几处需要更改。

②可接用介词to。

【例】We shall see to it that any modification or alteration to the contract is only made with your prior consent.

我们将注意，必须征得你方事前同意，合同方可修改或变更。