simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ adjective simpler; simplest
simpler; simplest
Learner's definition of SIMPLE
[or more simple; most simple]
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: not hard to understand or do简单的；易理解的 -
a simple task简单的任务
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The solution to the problem was relatively simple.这个问题的解决方法相对简单。
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The answer is really quite simple.答案真的很简单。
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a simple [=straightforward] explanation简单的解释
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a simple recipe简单的食谱
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There are three simple steps/rules to follow.接下来要遵循三个简单的步骤/规则。
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The camera is simple to use.这台照相机操作简单。
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The directions seem simple enough. [=seem fairly simple]用法说明看起来很简单。
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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。
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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。
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: 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。
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a simple machine简单机器
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The melody is very simple.这个旋律很简单。
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She wore a simple [=plain, unadorned] black dress.她穿着一件朴素的黑色连衣裙。
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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。
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always used before a noun : not special or unusual : ordinary普通的；一般的；平凡的 -
simple folks普通人
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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grammar, of a sentence : having only one main clause and no additional clauses（句子）无从句的，简单的 6
old-fashioned : not very intelligent智力低下的；笨的
pure and simple
— see pure
the simple life
◊ 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