facile
/ˈfæsaɪl/adjective
1
- (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial(尤指理论、论据)貌似有理的; 浅薄的, 肤浅的。
1.1
- (of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach(人)肤浅的; 过于简单的:
a man of facile and shallow intellect.
知识浅薄、头脑简单的人。
2
- (of success, especially in sport) easily achieved; effortless(尤指体育运动中获得的成功)易得的; 轻而易举的, 不费力的:
a facile seven lengths victory.
超出七个马位的轻松胜利。
派生词
facilely
adverbfacileness
noun词源
late 15th cent. (in the sense 'easily accomplished'): from French, or from Latin facilis 'easy', from facere 'do, make'.