simplicity

英 [sɪmˈplɪsəti]

美 [sɪmˈplɪsəti]

n.  简单(性); 容易(性); 质朴; 淳朴; 简单(或质朴、朴素)之处

复数：simplicities　

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Collins.1 / BNC.5613 / COCA.7007

习惯用语

n.

be simplicity itself
• 非常简单；非常朴素
  to be very easy or plain

牛津词典

noun

• 简单（性）；容易（性）
  the quality of being easy to understand or use
  1. the relative simplicity of the new PC
     新型个人电脑的相对简易
  2. 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分。
• 质朴；淳朴
  the quality of being natural and plain
  1. the simplicity of the architecture
     建筑风格的质朴
  2. the simplicity of country living
     乡村生活的淳朴
• 简单（或质朴、朴素）之处
  an aspect of sth that is easy, natural or plain
  1. the simplicities of our old way of life
     我们过去的生活方式的种种简朴之处

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 简单;容易;简明
  Thesimplicityof something is the fact that it is not complicated and can be understood or done easily.
  1. The apparent simplicity of his plot is deceptive...
     他的故事情节貌似简单，其实不然。
  2. Because of its simplicity, this test could be carried out easily by a family doctor.
     这种检查非常简单，家庭医生就可以轻松完成。
• N-UNCOUNT 简单;质朴;朴素
  When you talk about something'ssimplicity, you approve of it because it has no unnecessary parts or complicated details.
  1. ...fussy details that ruin the simplicity of the design...
     破坏了这款设计简洁风格的过多的细节
  2. A pair of jewelled earrings will liven up this dress without detracting from its simplicity.
     一对宝石耳环会让这件礼服更出彩而又不失简洁。
• PHRASE 非常简单;非常容易
  If you say that something issimplicity itself, you are emphasizing that it is very simple or easy.
  1. The kitchen is simplicity itself, relying on a combination of good design, craftsmanship and quality materials for its effect...
     厨房非常简洁，这有赖于好的设计、工艺及可体现这种效果的上乘材料。
  2. Using a credit card to pay for an order is simplicity itself.
     用信用卡支付订单再简单不过了。

英英释义

noun

• lack of ornamentation
  1. the room was simply decorated with great restraint
  Synonym:chastenessrestraintsimpleness
• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
  1. he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
  2. they put it into containers for ease of transportation
  3. the very easiness of the deed held her back
  Synonym:easeeasinesssimpleness
• the quality of being simple or uncompounded
  1. the simplicity of a crystal
  Synonym:simpleness
• absence of affectation or pretense
  Synonym:simmpleness
• a lack of penetration or subtlety
  1. they took advantage of her simplicity
  Synonym:simplenesssimple mindedness

双语例句

• Using a credit card to pay for an order is simplicity itself.
  用信用卡支付订单再简单不过了。
• A timeless comic actor — his simplicity and his apparent ease are matchless
  作为喜剧界的常青树——他的简单淳朴与自然大方无人能及。
• The style is marked by simplicity, clarity, and candor.
  这种风格的特点是简洁、清楚、直截了当。
• While it is impossible to eliminate this format of questioning, attorneys should strive for simplicity in speech when an interpreter is used.
  虽然无法完全避免使用这种质问形式，但律师应在使用口译员时尽量让自己的讲话简洁清楚。
• The apparent simplicity of his plot is deceptive
  他的故事情节貌似简单，其实不然。
• Having traded speed and simplicity for accuracy.
  一味的追求工作的速度和简洁，忽视了准确性。
• Set up operator to insert and delete operator to ensure that the path of continuity and simplicity.
  设置了插入算子和删除算子以保证路径的连续性和简明性。
• There is a simplicity about the interior which comes close to blandness
  室内布置得很简单，几乎有点平淡无奇。
• Great composers adorn their works with simplicity.
  伟大的作曲家总是以质朴使其作品生色。
• It's a random strategy but demonstrates the simplicity of the API.
  这是一个随机策略，但是它展示了这个API的简单性。