| 单词 | simple |
| 释义 | simple adjectiveverbs | adverb verbs➤appear, be, look, prove, seem, sound显得简单；简单；看起来简单；证明简单；好像简单；听起来简单➤remain仍然简单▸➤keep sth, make sth使⋯（保持）简单◆when creating your design, keep it simple.设计时要保持简洁。◆is all this technology making our lives simpler?这些技术使我们的生活更方便了吗？➤find sth发觉⋯简单◆i found the work fairly simple.我发现这份工作相当容易。adverb➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.极其／相当／非常容易◆don't worry－it's all very simple.不要担心，这非常容易。➤amazingly, breathtakingly, incredibly, remarkably惊人地简单；极其容易➤devastatingly (especially bre) 简单得令人震惊◆the logic of the plan was devastatingly simple.这个计划的逻辑简单得令人瞠目。➤comparatively, relatively比较／相对简单➤apparently, seemingly表面／看似简单◆this seemingly simple task ended up taking hours.这项看似简单的任务结果却用了好几个小时才完成。➤deceptively, disarmingly, surprisingly貌似简单实则不然；简单得让人放心；出人意料地简单◆a deceptively simple technique貌似简单的技艺➤beautifully, elegantly简单极了；简洁明快◆the engine design is elegantly simple.引擎设计简洁明快。➤brilliantly, wonderfully (both especially bre) 简单巧妙◆it is a brilliantly simple idea.这主意简单绝妙。➤refreshingly简单得令人耳目一新◆their approach is refreshingly simple and direct.他们的方法简单而直接，令人耳目一新。simple [usually before noun] (often approving) (of a person) not grand, rich, clever or hard to understand; (of a thing or quality) not special or complicated（人）普通的，平凡的；（事物或性质）普通的，简单的◆they were simple country people.他们是普普通通的乡下人。◆in some cases his argument is based on simple ignorance.某些时候，他的论点纯粹是出于无知。ⓘ when used to describe a person or a good quality simple is usually approving; when it is used to describe a bad quality it is usually disapproving.用于形容人或高质量时，simple 通常带褒义。用于形容低劣的品质时则带贬义。simpleeasy to understand or do because it contains very few, very basic parts or actions（因结构或操作简单）易于理解的，易做的◆i used a very simple method to obtain the answer.我用了非常简单的方法得出了答案。◆this machine is simple to use.这台机器操作很简单。◆give the necessary information but keep it simple.说说基本情况，简单一点。◆ (especially spoken) 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，就这么简单。opp complex , elaborate → complex , difficult → difficult 1 ▸ simplicity /sɪmplɪsəti/ noun [uncountable] ◆the relative simplicity of the new pc新型个人电脑的相对容易使用◆for the sake of simplicity, let's divide the discussion into two parts.为了方便起见，我们把讨论分成两部份。▸ simply adverb◆anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000.反正，简单地说，我们还欠他们 2 000 英镑。note 辨析 easy or simple? easy means 'not difficult': an easy test/task is one that causes you no problems because you have the ability and understanding to do it; some people might find it easy, but some might not, depending on their abilities. simple means 'not complicated': a simple test/task is one that only needs very few, very basic actions and does not really depend on people's abilities. easily means 'without having any difficulty'. * easy 指容易的； easy test/task 指测试或任务能够做到或可以理解，不会造成问题；容易与否因人而异，取决于能力高低。simple 指不复杂； simple test/task 指只需要几个基本步骤便可完成，不太取决于人的能力。easily 指不费力地◆i can easily finish it tonight.我今晚就能轻松完成。 simply means 'without causing any difficulty of understanding'. * simply 指简单易懂地◆the book explains grammar simply and clearly.该书把语法解释得简单、明了。simple (especially written, usually approving) basic or plain, without anything extra or unnecessary; consisting of only a few parts; not complicated in structure朴素的；简朴的；部件少的；结构简单的◆the best gowns are simple and elegant.最好的礼服要简单、雅致。◆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.住处很简朴，但很宽敞。◆it's quite a simple machine (= one that is not complicated and has only a few parts).这部机器一点也不复杂。◆ (grammar语法) a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) 简单句 opp fancy → decorative ▸ simplicity /sɪmplɪsəti/ noun [uncountable] ◆ (approving) the simplicity of the architecture建筑风格的简洁质朴▸ simply adverb◆the rooms were simply furnished.房间配有简单的家具。◆they live simply (= they do not spend much money).他们过着简朴的生活。simple [only before noun] used to describe a fact that other people may not like to hear; very obvious and not complicated by anything else（事实）明显而令人不快的；简单易明的◆the simple truth is that we just can't afford it.明摆着，我们买不起。◆i had to do it for the simple reason that (= because) i couldn't trust anyone else.我之所以这么做，原因很简单，我信不过任何人。◆it's a simple matter of giving them enough to eat.事情很简单，就是给他们足够吃的东西。▸ simply adverb◆i don't want to be rude, it's simply that we have to be careful who we give this information to.我不想无礼，不过这信息到底给谁我们得谨慎。◆he was loud, vulgar and arrogant－quite simply the rudest man i've ever met!他说话粗声大气，举止粗俗傲慢 － 简直是我见过的最没教养的人！note 辨析 plain or simple?when it is being used to emphasize facts that other people may not like to hear, plain is usually used in the expression the plain fact/truth is that... simple can be used in this way too, but it can also be used in a wider variety of structures and collocations (such as with reason and matter). * plain 强调他人不愿听到的事实时，通常用于 the plain fact/truth is that ...。simple 也可以这么用，但是结构和搭配用法更多，如与 reason 和 matter 搭配◆the problem was due to the simple fact that...问题源于一个简单的事实⋯◆the problem was due to the plain fact that... ◆for the plain reason that... ◆it's a plain matter of... expressions with simple often suggest impatience with other people's behaviour. * simple 构成的表达法常有对他人的行为不耐烦之意◆nobody wanted to believe the simple truth (= it was easy to see and understand the true facts; people just didn't want to believe them).事实明摆着，就是没有人相信。simple/ˈsɪmpl ||; ˈsɪmpḷ/adj1. easy to understand, do or use; not difficult or complicated 容易明白、做或使用的；简单的: ◇this dictionary is written in simple english. 这本词典用简单的英语编写成。◇a simple task/method/solution 简单的任务╱方法╱解决办法◇i can't just leave the job. it's not as simple as that. 我不能把这任务搁下不管。事情不是这样简单。 2. without decoration or unnecessary extra things; plain and basic 式样简单的: ◇a simple black dress 朴素的黑色连衣裙◇the food is simple but perfectly cooked. 食物很简单，但煮得很好。 3. used for saying that the thing you are talking about is the only thing that is important or true 纯粹的: ◇i'm not going to buy it for the simple reason that (= only because)i haven't got enough money. 我不会买纯粹是因为我没有足够的钱。 4. (used about a person or a way of life) natural and not complicated （指人或生活方式）简朴的，朴素的: ◇a simple life in the country 乡下的简朴生活 5. not intelligent; slow to understand 不聪明的；迟钝的 6. (grammar语法) used to describe the present or past tense of a verb that is formed without using another verb(an auxiliary verb), as in ‘she loves him’ and ‘he arrived late.’ 简单的（指动词的现在时或过去时形式不用助动词，如在she loves him及he arrived late中）: ◇the simple present/past tense 简单现在时╱过去时 simplesimple/not complicated1 when methods, systems, explanations, or words are not complicated2 when machines or tools are not complicated3 to make something simpler4 to make something seem simpler than it really issimple/plain5 not having a lot of decoration or things addedrelated wordsoppositecomplicated,see alsoeasy,1. when methods, systems, explanations, or words are not complicated 方法、系统、解释或单词不复杂的 simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ [adjective] not complicated, and therefore easy to understand 简单的，容易的 speak slowly and use simple words so that everyone understands. 慢慢地说，使用简单的词语，让大家都能听明白。 his children find european numbering simpler than the chinese system. 他的孩子觉得欧洲人使用的编号方式比中国人的系统简单。 there must be a perfectly simple explanation. 肯定有极为简单的解释。be simple to do something many vegetarian meals are delicious and simple to prepare. 许多素食都很美味，做起来也简单。keep/make something simple the secret of successful dinner parties? keep it simple. 晚宴成功秘诀？尽量简单。 simply [adverb] try to express your ideas more simply. 尽量把你的观点说得再明白一点。 simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti, sɪmˈplɪsəti/ [uncountable noun] when something is easy to use or understand 简单［性］ the simplicity of the system is its great advantage. 这个系统简单易用是它的一大优点。 for simplicity, let's pretend for a moment that the earth does not revolve. 为了简单起见，我们暂时假设地球是不转的。 straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːʳwəʳd◂/ [adjective] simple - use this especially about explanations, instructions, and methods which contain nothing difficult or unexpected 简单的，明了的［尤指解释、说明和方法］ the new networking system is fairly straightforward - you shouldn't have any problems. 这个新的网络系统相当简单——你应该不会有什么问题。 there are two straightforward ways of achieving this result. 有两个简单的方法可以取得这个结果。 uncomplicated /ʌnˈkɒmplɪkeɪtəd, ʌnˈkɒmpləkeɪtədǁ-ˈkɑːm-/ [adjective] simple and without any unnecessary features that could cause problems or confuse you 不复杂的，简单的 tom can now carry out uncomplicated tasks without help. 汤姆现在可以无需帮助而完成一些简单的任务。 there are several basic techniques to learn, but they are uncomplicated enough to be mastered in one session. 有几个基本的技巧要学习，但是并不难，一节课就能掌握。 unsophisticated /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtəd◂, ˌʌnsəˈfɪstəkeɪtəd◂/ [adjective] a method or process that is unsophisticated is very simple compared to the most modern ones ［与现代化的方法等相比］不复杂的，简单的 it may be a pretty unsophisticated system, but it has worked well for over fifty years. 这也许是个十分简单的系统，但是五十多年了，一直都运作良好。 in comparison with modern methods, it seems an incredibly slow and unsophisticated way of making cars. 与现代的生产方式相比，用这种方法制造汽车显得极其缓慢，极其简陋。 elementary /ˌelɪˈmentəri◂, ˌeləˈmentəri◂/ [adjective] needing only simple skills or knowledge to do or understand 基础的；简单的，容易的 she had difficulty with even the most elementary tasks. 她甚至做最简单的工作都有困难。 an elementary course in word-processing 文字处理基础课程 plain english /pleɪn ˈɪŋglɪʃ/ [uncountable noun] english that people can easily understand, without any difficult or confusing words 简单的英语 in plain english i wish they'd write in plain english, instead of all this business jargon. 我希望他们能用简单的英语写，不要用这种商业行话。 ‘the theory of informed consent’? what does that mean, in plain english? “知情同意论”？用简单的英语说是什么意思？ rough and ready /ˌrʌf ən ˈredi/ [adjective phrase] a rough and ready system, calculation, way of doing something etc uses a quick, simple method but ignores small details and therefore does not produce a completely perfect result ［系统、计算、做事方式等］简单的，粗糙的，粗略的 here are my calculations. they're a little rough and ready as yet, but you'll get a general idea. 这是我的计算结果，虽然目前还有点粗略，但你可以大概了解一下。 justice was administered in a rough and ready fashion, without using courts or juries. 审判以很简单的方式进行，没有经过法院，也没有陪审团参与。2. when machines or tools are not complicated 机器或工具不复杂的 simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ [adjective] a simple machine, tool etc has only a few parts and is not made in a complicated way 简单的 the tribes of central new guinea use very simple tools such as hammers and axes. 新几内亚中部的各部落使用非常简单的工具，如锤子和斧子。 very young children will be satisfied with the simplest of toys. 幼儿有最简单的玩具就能满足。 basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ [adjective] basic machines, equipment, or tools only have the most necessary features and you cannot use them to do unusual, difficult, or complicated things 基本的，最简单的 the hospital lacked even the most basic medical equipment. 这家医院连最基本的医疗设备都没有。 it's only six years old, but already my home pc is basic compared to today's models. 我的家用个人电脑只用了六年，但是和今天的型号相比已经太简单了。 crude /kruːd/ [adjective] something that is crude has been made or done in a simple way, without paying much attention to unnecessary details or features 粗糙的，简陋的 the men started gathering wood to construct a crude shelter. 那些男人开始收集木头搭建一个简陋的棚子。 the earliest skis were crude, consisting of short boards covered in fur skins. 最早的滑雪板很简单，由一块短木板外面包一层毛皮制成。a crude form of something babbage's great calculating machine was a crude form of computer. 巴比奇那台了不起的计算机器就是电脑的雏型。 crudely [adverb] they lived in crudely built huts. 他们住在简陋的小棚屋里。 primitive /ˈprɪmɪtɪv, ˈprɪmətɪv/ [adjective] a tool or machine that is primitive is very simple when compared to modern tools or machines that do the same job, and is not as good ［工具或机器］简陋的，粗糙的 in those days, dental equipment was primitive and a visit to the dentist was a painful experience. 那时候牙科设备很简陋，看牙医是件痛苦的事。 it is a primitive but effective device for raising water from a well. 这是从井里汲水的一种简陋但很有效的装置。 a primitive design 粗糙简单的设计 rudimentary /ˌruːdɪˈmentəri◂, ˌruːdəˈmentəri◂/ [adjective] tools, machines etc that are rudimentary are very simple and are only able to do very simple jobs ［工具、机器等］简单的；基本的 the tools that the ancient egyptians used to build their temples were extremely rudimentary. 古埃及人用来建筑神庙的工具极其简单。 the system has a rudimentary internet browser, but it's very slow. 这个系统有最基本的互联网浏览器，但是非常慢。 unsophisticated /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtəd◂, ˌʌnsəˈfɪstəkeɪtəd◂/ [adjective] tools or machines that are unsophisticated do not have many of the features that more modern or more advanced tools or machines have ［机器或工具］不复杂的，不精细的，简单的 they still use some relatively unsophisticated machinery. 他们仍然使用相对简单的机器。 it may look unsophisticated compared to modern high-tech cameras, but it produces fantastic pictures. 和现代的高科技相机相比，这也许看来是不够精细，但是成像效果绝佳。 low-tech /ˌləʊ ˈtek◂/ [adjective] equipment, vehicles, machines etc that are low-tech have a very simple design but this is often seen as an advantage because they are cheaper or more practical ［设备、车辆、机器等］低技术的，技术简单的 the company manufactures the low-tech parts in mexico, and then assembles here. 该公司在墨西哥生产低技术含量的部件，然后到这里来装配。 he uses low-tech theatrical devices to great effect. 他极其有效地运用了一些低技术的剧场设备。3. to make something simpler 使某事物更简单 simplify /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ, ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ [transitive verb] to make something simpler and easier to use or understand 简化，使简单 the government is planning to simplify the tax laws. 政府计划简化税法。 these gadgets do simplify food preparation, but are they really worth the money? 这些小东西确实简化了准备食物的过程，但是真值那么多钱吗？ simplified [adjective] something that is simplified has been made easier to understand 经过简化的 the text uses simplified chinese characters. 文本使用简体汉字。 a simplified form of worship 简化的敬拜形式 streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ [transitive verb] to make a method or system simpler, quicker, and usually cheaper - used especially in business contexts 精简，简化［尤用于商业方面］ the new computer has made it possible to streamline our data processing operations. 新的电脑使我们能够简化数据处理的操作。 the cut and paste command can be used to streamline the process of inserting information. 剪贴指令可以简化信息插入的过程。 streamlined [adjective] there will be no layoffs, thanks to streamlined administration and government subsidies. 不会有人遭到解雇，因为行政精简了，还有政府的补助。4. to make something seem simpler than it really is 使某事显得比实际简单 oversimplify /ˌəʊvəʳˈsɪmplɪfaɪ, ˌəʊvəʳˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ [intransitive/transitive verb] there's a tendency in news reports to oversimplify complex issues to make the news more entertaining. 新闻报道往往会把复杂的问题过分简单化，使新闻听起来更具娱乐性。 i know i'm oversimplifying, but these are the values on which i try to base my decisions. 我知道我是把问题太简单化了，但是这些观念是我作决定的基础。 oversimplified [adjective] we were presented with a vastly oversimplified version of events. 这些事件交到我们手里是经过大大简化后的版本。 oversimplification /ˌəʊvəʳˌsɪmplɪfəˈkeɪʃən, ˌəʊvəʳˌsɪmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ [countable/uncountable noun] this statement is an oversimplification, but it contains an element of truth. 这个声明是过分简化了，但还是有真实的成分。 simplistic /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ [adjective] an opinion or way of thinking about something that is simplistic treats difficult things in too simple a way ［看法或思考方式］过于简单化的 a simplistic ‘more is better’ philosophy 一种过分简单化的“多多益善”的人生哲学be simplistic to his critics say it may have been overly simplistic to use only two experimental methods. 他的批评者说仅仅使用两种实验方法未免过于简单化。 it would be simplistic to suggest that the bible promotes male domination. 说《圣经》提倡男权统治未免太过简单。 generalize also generalise british /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/ [intransitive verb] to say that something is true of all the people in a group simply because it is true of some of them 概括地论述，笼统地表述 i know i shouldn't generalize, but i do think men find it hard to show their feelings. 我知道不应该一概而论，但我确实觉得男人不善表露自己的情感。generalize from the study group was very small, and it's hard to generalize from just a few cases. 研究组很小，而且仅仅几个案例也很难得出概括性结论。generalize about the polls show that it is difficult to generalize about which issues were most important to voters. 民意调查显示，很难笼统地说哪些问题对于选民来说是最重要的。 generalization /ˌdʒenərəlaɪˈzeɪʃənǁ-lə-/ [countable/uncountable noun] i know it's a generalization, but you must admit that bands these days have less originality than in the past. 我知道这么说是很笼统，但是你不得不承认，现在的乐队没有过去的有创造性了。 see things in black and white /ˌsiː θɪŋz ɪn ˌblæk ən ˈwaɪt/ [verb phrase] if someone sees things in black and white, they tend to judge people in a very simple way as being either completely bad or completely good, completely right or completely wrong etc 把事情绝对化［简单化］ my son sees life in black and white. to him, the world is full of greedy capitalists and underpaid workers. 我儿子看待生活很绝对。在他看来，世界全是贪婪的资本家和薪水微薄的工人。5. not having a lot of decoration or things added 没有很多装饰或附加的东西 simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ [adjective] simple food, clothes, or designs do not have a lot of decoration or unnecessary things added, but they are usually attractive or enjoyable ［食物、衣服或设计］简单的，简朴的 she wore a simple black dress. 她穿了一件素净的黑色连衣裙。 the meal was simple, but delicious. 饭菜很简单，但是很可口。 plain /pleɪn/ [adjective] plain food, clothes, or designs do not have anything added or any decoration, and may be a little boring ［食物、衣服或设计］简单的，朴素的 he put the letter in a plain brown envelope. 他把信装进一个普通的棕色信封里。 do you have any plain white shirts? 你有没有纯白的衬衫？ the chapel was a small, plain, white-washed building. 教堂是一座粉刷得雪白的简朴小楼。 basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ [adjective] basic food, rooms, or designs only have the necessary features, and do not include things that make them more comfortable, more attractive etc ［食物、房间或设计］基本的 some of the hotels in the mountains are pretty basic. 山里的有些旅馆只有很基本的设施。 the basic model costs £30,000, which includes insurance and car tax. 基本型号是30,000英镑，包括保险和汽车税。 basic cooking utensils 基本的炊具 austere /ɔːˈstɪəʳ, ɒ-ǁɔː-/ [adjective] a room or building that is austere is not decorated, has very little and very plain furniture, and is usually uncomfortable ［房间或建筑物］十分简朴的，简陋的［通常不舒适的］ students ate in an austere hall built by new england puritans. 学生们在一个简陋的大礼堂里就餐，这礼堂是新英格兰的清教徒建造的。 the crematorium chapel was cold and austere. 火葬场的祈祷室冷冷的，也很简陋。 austerity /ɔːˈsterɪti, ɔːˈsterəti, ɒ-ǁɔː-/ [uncountable noun] protestant churches often have an appearance of extreme simplicity and austerity. 新教教堂通常都有极其简单朴素的外观。 spartan /ˈspɑːʳtn/ [adjective] spartan conditions or ways of living are simple and without any comfort ［生活条件或方式］艰苦的，清苦的 the accommodation is pretty spartan, so take extra blankets and bedding. 住处十分简朴，所以要另外带毯子和寝具。 it was a spartan existence, with no running water or electricity. 生活条件很艰苦，没有自来水，也没有电。 stark /stɑːʳk/ [adjective] something, especially a room, that has a stark appearance has no decorations and looks uncomfortable ［尤指房间］简陋的，空荡荡的 the waiting room was stark, with hard, stiff chairs and lit by a single lightbulb. 候车室空荡荡的，硬邦邦的椅子，只亮着一盏灯泡。 stark chrome furniture 简陋的铬合金家具 simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti, sɪmˈplɪsəti/ [uncountable noun] the attractive quality of being simple, and not having a lot of decoration or things added 简朴，朴素，简单［指吸引人的］ the jacket follows the lines of the body with graceful simplicity. 夹克很合身，设计优雅简朴。 van gogh was attracted to the beauty and simplicity of a common table or kitchen chair. 一张普通的餐桌或餐椅，梵高也能被它们的美和简单所吸引。 nothing fancy /ˌnʌθɪŋ ˈfænsi/ [adjective phrase] informal plain or simple with nothing special or unnecessary added 【非正式】简朴的，不特别的，不花哨的 the lodge is nothing fancy -- just a row of cottages huddled on the side of a hill overlooking the sea. “小旅馆”很简陋—只是一排聚在山腰上的面海小屋。 this was his favourite meal. nothing fancy, just steak and salad. 这是他最喜欢的饭菜，没有什么特别的，只是牛排和沙拉。 no-frills /ˌnəʊ ˈfrɪlz◂/ [adjective only before noun] a no-frills shop, restaurant, or service provides only the things that you really need and nothing else ［商店、餐厅或服务］只提供基本服务的，实惠的 the meeting was held at a no-frills hotel 30 minutes from corporate headquarters. 会议在一家实惠的宾馆里召开，宾馆离公司总部30分钟的路程。 try the smaller, no-frills airlines for cheap late flights. 到小一点、只有基本服务的航空公司去问问有没有便宜的夜间航班。 sim·ple /`sɪmpḷ; ˈsɪmpəl/adj 1. not difficult or complicated 简单的，简易的，简明的:◇the instructions are very simple. 说明书非常简单易懂。 2. without a lot of unnecessary decorations or additions 简朴的，朴素的:◇a simple white dress 简朴的白色连衣裙 3. used to emphasize that something is the only reason, fact etc that is important 纯粹的，单纯的，完全的:◇the simple truth is that he wasn't good enough. 事实就是这样，他不够好。 4. ordinary and not special in any way 一般的，普通的:◇a simple country existence 普普通通的农村生活 5. not very intelligent 头脑简单的，智力低下的 6. simple past/present/future a tense of a verb in english that is formed without using a participle that ends in “-ing” 简单过去式/现在式/将来式→ compare 比较 continuous ☞ simple |
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