近代语言 meaning in English

modern languages

He got a first in modern language .
他在近代语言一科中获得第一名。
" yes , i speak five of the modern tongues - that is to say , german , french , italian , english , and spanish ; by the aid of ancient greek i learned modern greek - i don t speak it so well as i could wish , but i am still trying to improve myself .
“是的，我可以讲五种近代语言，德语，法语，意大利语，英语和西班牙语。我还依据古希腊文学会了现代希腊语，我虽不能说得非常流利，但我现在还在不断地研究它呢。 ”