单词 | simple |
释义 | sim·ple (sĭmpəl) adj. sim·pler, sim·plest 1. a. Having few parts or features; not complicated or elaborate: a house with a simple floor plan. b. Easy to understand, do, or carry out: a simple set of instructions; a simple chore. See Synonyms at easy. c. Having or composed of only one thing, element, or part: a simple chemical substance. d. Being without additions or modifications; mere: a simple "yes" or "no." e. Biology Having no divisions or branches; not compound: a simple leaf; a simple eye or lens. f. Music Being without figuration or elaboration: a simple tone. 2. a. Having little or no ornamentation; not embellished or adorned: a simple dress. See Synonyms at plain. b. Not characterized by luxury or elaborate commitments: simple living. 3. a. Not pretentious, guileful, or deceitful; humble or sincere: a simple child; told us about his achievement in the simplest manner. b. Having or showing little intelligence, education, or experience: simple people who have trouble understanding health regulations. See Synonyms at naive. c. Lowly in condition or rank: a simple woodcutter. n. Archaic A medicinal plant or the medicine obtained from it. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin simplus; see sem-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots and from simplex; see SIMPLEX.] simple·ness n. |
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