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Simplicity Sɪmˈplɪsəti Quality Simple Noun Plain N Uncount 不可数名词

Simplicity means being easy to understand or do, or being natural and plain. It can also be used to emphasize that something is very simple or easy.

Simplicity means being easy to understand or do, or being natural and plain. It can also be used to emphasize that something is very simple or easy.

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simplicity ★☆☆☆☆
/sɪmplɪ̱sɪti/
1
[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]简单;容易;简明 The simplicity of something is the fact that it is not complicated and can be understood or done easily.
  [usu with supp]
  • The apparent simplicity of his plot is deceptive...

    他的故事情节貌似简单,其实不然。

  • Because of its simplicity, this test could be carried out easily by a family doctor.

    这种检查非常简单,家庭医生就可以轻松完成。

2
[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]简单;质朴;朴素 When you talk about something's simplicity, you approve of it because it has no unnecessary parts or complicated details.
  [usu with supp]
  [approval]
  • ...fussy details that ruin the simplicity of the design...

    破坏了这款设计简洁风格的过多的细节

  • A pair of jewelled earrings will liven up this dress without detracting from its simplicity.

    一对宝石耳环会让这件礼服更出彩而又不失简洁。

3
[PHRASE 短语]非常简单;非常容易 If you say that something is simplicity itself, you are emphasizing that it is very simple or easy.
  [v-link PHR]
  [emphasis]
  • The kitchen is simplicity itself, relying on a combination of good design, craftsmanship and quality materials for its effect...

    厨房非常简洁,这有赖于好的设计、工艺及可体现这种效果的上乘材料。

  • Using a credit card to pay for an order is simplicity itself.

    用信用卡支付订单再简单不过了。


Oxford sim·pli·city / sɪmˈplɪsəti ; NAmE sɪmˈplɪsəti / noun ( plural sim·pli·cities ) 1 [uncountable ] the quality of being easy to understand or use 简单(性);容易(性) the relative simplicity of the new PC 新型个人电脑的相对简易 For the sake of simplicity,let's spanide the discussion into two parts. 为了方便起见,我们把讨论分成两部份。 2 [uncountable ] ( approving) the quality of being natural and plain 质朴;淳朴 the simplicity of the architecture 建筑风格的质朴 the simplicity of country living 乡村生活的淳朴 3 [countable ,  usually plural ] an aspect of sth that is easy, natural or plain 简单(或质朴、朴素)之处 the simplicities of our old way of life 我们过去的生活方式的种种淳朴之处 IDIOM be simˌplicity itˈself to be very easy or plain 非常简单;非常朴素 simplicity simplicities sim·pli·city / sɪmˈplɪsəti ; NAmE sɪmˈplɪsəti /
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simplicitysim‧pli‧ci‧ty /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ ●○○ noun [uncountable]
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the quality of being simple and not complicated, especially when this is attractive or useful:  Mona wrote with a beautiful simplicity of style. For the sake of simplicity, the tax form is divided into three sections. James’ solution to this problem was simplicity itself (=very simple).
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simplicity

[sɪmˈplɪsəti]

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Spoken:

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简单(87%),单纯(9%),简朴(4%)
n.朴素;简易;天真;愚蠢

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