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plain CLEARpleInadj-er, -est (of expression) obvious, or clear and easy to understand; not complicated清楚的，明显的The reason is perfectly plain.理因很清楚。We must make it plain (that) we can't stay too long. [+ (that) clause]我们必须说清楚我们不能呆很长时间。It's plain (that) they want you to help them. [+ (that) clause]很明显他们想让你帮忙。The sign was plain enough -- we just didn't see it!标志足够明显----我们只是没看到。There's a plain and simple way to solve this problem -- go and ask him what he wants you to do!有个清晰简单的办法解决问题----去问他想让你做什么!"Have I made myself plain (= Do you understand what I've said)?" she said in an annoyed tone.“我解释清楚了吗?”她生气地问。If something is (as) plain as the nose on your face or (Br) (as) plain as a pikestaff it is very obvious.非常明显Plain English is clear simple language.简洁的英语Why can't they write these instructions in plain English?他们为什么不用简单的英语写这些要求?If an activity is plain sailing (Am also smooth sailing), it is easy.一帆风顺The roads were busy as we drove out of town, but after that it was plain sailing.我们刚开出市区路上很拥挤，再往后就一帆风顺。Someone who says they believe in plain speaking always says clearly and honestly what they think without trying to be polite.说话坦率It's time for some plain speaking.该说些坦诚话了。He's very plain-spoken.他说话坦率。
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