[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]简单的;简明的;易于理解的 If you describe something as simple, you mean that it is not complicated, and is therefore easy to understand.
...simple pictures and diagrams.
简单的图画和图表
...pages of simple advice on filling in your tax form...
几页关于如何填写税务表格的简单建议
Buddhist ethics are simple but its practices are very complex to a western mind.
佛教伦理很简单,但其实践修行对西方人来说却很复杂。
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When applying for a visa state simply and clearly the reasons why you need it.
申请签证时,要简单明了地说明申请理由。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]简朴的;朴素的;不加装饰的 If you describe people or things as simple, you mean that they have all the basic or necessary things they require, but nothing extra.
The Holy Family Church was closed and the parish now celebrates mass in this simple side chapel...
圣家堂关闭了,现在该教区的居民在它旁边的简陋的小教堂里做弥撒。
He ate a simple dinner of rice and beans.
他晚饭简单地吃了点米饭和豆子。
...the simple pleasures of childhood...
童年简单的快乐
He lives a very simple life for a man who has become incredibly rich...
作为一个腰缠万贯的人来说,他过着一种非常简朴的生活。
Nothing is simpler than a cool white shirt.
没有什么比穿一件质地轻薄的白衬衣更简洁的了。
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The living room is furnished simply with wicker furniture...
客厅里简单地摆放着几件柳编家具。
He dressed simply and led a quiet family life.
他穿着简朴,过着平静的家庭生活。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]好办的;容易的;易解决的;简单的 If a problem is simple or if its solution is simple, the problem can be solved easily.
Some puzzles look difficult but once the solution is known are actually quite simple...
有些谜语看似难解,可一旦知道了谜底其实十分简单。
The answer is simple...
答案很简单。
I cut my purchases dramatically by the simple expedient of destroying my credit cards.
通过销毁信用卡这一简单的权宜之计,我大幅削减了自己的购物支出。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]易做的;易完成的;易解决的 A simple task is easy to do.
[oft ADJ to-inf]
The job itself had been simple enough...
工作本身十分容易。
The simplest way to install a shower is to fit one over the bath.
安装花洒最简单的方法就是在浴缸上面装一个。
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Simply dial the number and tell us your area.
只需拨这个号码告诉我们你在什么地方。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]头脑简单的;愚笨的;迟钝的 If you say that someone is simple, you mean that they are not very intelligent and have difficulty learning things.
He was simple as a child.
他头脑简单地像个孩子。
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[ADJ 形容词](强调原因)纯粹的,完全的 You use simple to emphasize that the thing you are referring to is the only important or relevant reason for something.
[ADJ n]
[emphasis]
His refusal to talk was simple stubbornness.
他拒绝交谈完全是因为固执。
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[ADJ 形容词](动词时态)一般的,简单的 In grammar, simple tenses are ones which are formed without an auxiliary verb 'be', for example 'I dressed and went for a walk' and 'This tastes nice'. Simple verb groups are used especially to refer to completed actions, regular actions, and situations.
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[ADJ 形容词](语法上指句子)简单的 In English grammar, a simple sentence consists of one main clause.
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sim·ple★/ˈsɪmpl; NAmEˈsɪmpl/adjective(sim·pler,sim·plest)HELPYou can also use more simpleand most simple.亦可用 more simple 和 most simple。easy 容易1★not complicated; easy to understand or do 易于理解的;易做的;简单的SYN
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◆a simple solution简单的解决办法◆The answer is really quite simple.实际上答案相当简单。◆This machine is very simple to use.这台机器操作非常简单。◆We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that.我们输了是因为我们打得不好。原因就这么简单。◆Give the necessary information but keep it simple.说说基本情况,简单一点。basic/plain 基本;朴素2★basic or plain without anything extra or unnecessary 朴素的;简朴的;不加装饰的◆simple but elegant clothes素雅的衣服◆We had a simple meal of soup and bread.我们喝汤,吃面包,凑合了一顿。◆The accommodation is simple but spacious.住处简朴但宽敞。OPP
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for emphasis 强调3used before a noun to emphasize that it is exactly that and nothing else (用在名词前表示强调)纯粹的,完全的,不折不扣的◆Nobody wanted to believe the simple truth.谁也不愿意相信这明显的事实。◆It was a matter of simple survival.这完全是能不能生存的问题。◆It's nothing to worry about—just a simple headache.不用担心,只是有点儿头痛。◆I had to do it for the simple reason that(= because)I couldn't trust anyone else. 我之所以这么做,纯粹是因为我信不过任何人。☞synonyms at
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with few parts 少部位4★[usually before noun ]consisting of only a few parts; not complicated in structure 部位少的;结构简单的◆simple forms of life, for example amoebas如变形虫之类的简单生命形式◆a simple machine结构简单的机器◆( grammar 语法) a simple sentence(= one with only one verb)简单句ordinary 普通5★[only before noun ](of a person 人)ordinary; not special 普通的;一般的;平凡的◆I'm a simple country girl.我是一个普普通通的乡村姑娘。not intelligent 智力低下6[not usually before noun ](of a person 人)not very intelligent; not mentally normal 智力低下;迟钝;笨◆He's not mad—just a little simple.他不是疯,只是智力稍低。grammar 语法7used to describe the present or past tense of a verb that is formed without using an auxiliary verb, as in She loves him(= the simple present tense) or He arrived late(= the simple past tense) (无须用助动词构成的动词时态)简单的,一般的☞see also
1easy not difficult or complicated to do or understand: a simple but effective solution to the problem There is no simple answer to this question. I’m sure there’s a perfectly simple explanation.simple to use/make/operate etc Modern cameras are very simple to use.relatively/fairly/quite etc simple There are relatively simple exercises to build strength. We want to keep the costumes as simple as possible. We can’t pay people any more money until the company is more profitable. I’m afraid it’s as simple as that.► see thesaurus at
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2plain made in a plain style, without a lot of decoration or unnecessary things added: She dressed with simple elegance. simple but delicious food a building constructed in a simple classic style3only [usually before noun] used to emphasize that only one thing is involved: Completing the race is not just a simple matter of physical fitness.The simple fact is, he’s not very good at his job. Their motive was greed, pure and simple.4not having many parts made or built of only a few parts, and not having a complicated structure: It’s a very simple machine. They evolved from simple life forms that existed millions of years ago.5ordinary honest and ordinary and not special in any way: Joe was just a simple farmer.6grammar technical simple tenses are not formed with an auxiliary such as ‘have’ or ‘be’7the simple life life without too many possessions or modern machines, usually in the countryside8stupid [not before noun] someone who is simple is not very intelligent: I’m afraid Luke’s a bit simple.COLLOCATIONSadverbsvery/extremely/incredibly simple· I came up with a very simple answer to this problem.relatively/fairly/quite simple· The rules are quite simple.deceptively simple (=seeming simple, but in fact complicated or difficult)· It’s a deceptively simple idea, but it’s very difficult to put into practice.perfectly simple· Well? It’s a perfectly simple question.phrasessimple to use/make/operate etc· The machine is very simple to use.simple but effective· Any child’s behaviour can be improved by this simple but effective technique.keep something simple· Keep your explanation as simple as possible.
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simpler[3457] simplest[1758]
简单的(91%),单纯的(5%),朴素的(3%),笨的(1%)
n.笨蛋;愚蠢的行为;出身低微者
adj.简单的;单纯的;天真的
n.(Simple)人名;(法)桑普勒
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