simple

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simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ adjective

simpler; simplest

simple

/ˈsɪmpəl/

adjective

simpler; simplest

Learner's definition of SIMPLE

[or more simple; most simple]

: not hard to understand or do简单的；易理解的

a simple task简单的任务
The solution to the problem was relatively simple.这个问题的解决方法相对简单。
The answer is really quite simple.答案真的很简单。
a simple [=straightforward] explanation简单的解释
a simple recipe简单的食谱
There are three simple steps/rules to follow.接下来要遵循三个简单的步骤/规则。
The camera is simple to use.这台照相机操作简单。
The directions seem simple enough. [=seem fairly simple]用法说明看起来很简单。
Just press the button. It is as simple as that. = Just press the button. It is that simple.按一下按钮，就那么简单。
Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point.报告里不需要太多细节，言简意赅即可。

: having few parts : not complex or fancy结构简单的；朴素的

The engine has a simple [=basic] design.引擎的设计简单。
a simple machine简单机器
The melody is very simple.这个旋律很简单。
She wore a simple [=plain, unadorned] black dress.她穿着一件朴素的黑色连衣裙。
We don't want to spend a lot of money on the party, so we're keeping it simple. [=we're not having an extravagant party]我们不想花很多钱在这次聚会上，简单即可。

always used before a noun : not special or unusual : ordinary普通的；一般的；平凡的

simple folks普通人
I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living.我只是个努力维持生计的普通农民。
He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work.他很享受下班后和妻子孩子在一起的那份简单的快乐。
Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.在沙滩上放松身心，看看日落，这就是人生平凡的快乐之一。

always used before a noun : complete and total完全的；不折不扣的 — used for emphasis用于强调

I watch what I eat, but the simple truth is that I can't resist chocolate.我对吃的很注意，但就是抵挡不住巧克力的诱惑。
The simple fact is that he did not study for the exam.明摆着的事实就是，他没有为考试做复习。
I don't want to go for the simple reason that [=because] I'm very tired.我不想去，纯粹是因为我累了。

grammar, of a sentence : having only one main clause and no additional clauses（句子）无从句的，简单的

old-fashioned : not very intelligent智力低下的；笨的

pure and simple

— see pure

◊ If you live the simple life, you do not own many things or use many modern machines and you usually live in the countryside.简朴生活