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

• 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。
• 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。
• The funeral arrangements conform to the principle of simplicity.
  丧事从简。
• 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。
• It balances compactness and simplicity with reasonable representational power.
  该版本平衡了压缩性和简单性，具有合理的表达能力。
• For test and development environments, this simplicity and low cost are important advantages.
  对于测试和开发环境，简单性和低成本是重要的优点。
• You give up transaction isolation, robustness, and simplicity.
  您放弃了事务隔离、健壮性和简单性。
• 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。
• 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。
• His designs show a love of simplicity which is very much his hallmark.
  他的设计显示出对简约风格的偏爱，这正是他一贯的特点。