[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。
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[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。
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[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; NAmEsɪmˈplɪsəti/noun(pluralsim·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IDIOMbe simˌplicity itˈselfto be very easy or plain 非常简单;非常朴素simplicitysimplicitiessim·pli·city/sɪmˈplɪsəti; NAmEsɪmˈplɪsəti/
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).
WDF
simplicity
[sɪmˈplɪsəti]
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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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