modicum
noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/
/ˈmɑːdɪkəm/
[singular] (formal)- a fairly small amount, especially of something good or pleasant
少量,一点点(好事或愉快的事) - They should win, given a modicum of luck.
只要有一点点运气,他们就会赢。
词源late 15th cent.: from Latin, neuter of modicus ‘moderate’, from modus ‘measure’. - They should win, given a modicum of luck.