| 单词 | simple |
| 释义 | simple —simple /ˈsɪm.pl̩/ adjective (EASY) ► A2 easy to understand or do; not difficult: » The instructions were written in simple English.» It's simple to find our house.» I want an explanation, but keep/make it simple.Thesaurus+: ↑Easiness and simplicityWord Builder:–Nouns: simplicity, simplification–Adjectives: simple, simplistic–Verbs: simplify–Adverbs: simply• • • Extra Examples:» The scheme is simple and cheap to operate.» It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables.» The plan seemed deceptively simple .» Encyclopedias on CD-ROM include sound, illustrations and simple animations.» Modification of the engine to run on lead-free fuel is fairly simple.adjective (FOOLISH) ► F0 describes a person who does not have a normal level of intelligence: » He's a bit simple, I'm afraid.Thesaurus+: ↑Naive and trusting , ↑Inexperienced (of people)adjective (PLAIN) ► B1 without decoration; plain: » I like simple food better than fancy dishes.Thesaurus+: ↑Plain and ordinary , ↑Tedious and uninspiringadjective USUALLY APPROVING (NATURAL) ► F0 ordinary; traditional or natural rather than modern and complicated: » He was just a simple fisherman.Thesaurus+: ↑Easiness and simplicityadjective [before noun] (IMPORTANT) ► B2 used to describe the one important fact, truth, etc.: » We didn't go swimming for the simple reason that the water was too cold.Thesaurus+: ↑Importance , ↑Useful or advantageous• • • Extra Examples:» I shouted at her for the simple reason that she was rude.» We were late for the simple reason that we overslept.adjective [before noun] (ONE PART) ► B1 having or made of only one or a few parts: » A hammer is a simple tool.» Simple forms of life have only one cell.Thesaurus+: ↑Crude and basic |
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