simple
adjective uk/ˈsɪm.pəl/ us/ˈsɪm.pəl/
(EASY)
A2 简单的，容易的
easy to understand or do; not difficult
The instructions were written in simple English. 这些说明书是用简单易懂的英语写成的。
It's simple to find our house. 我们的房子很容易找到。
I want an explanation, but keep/make it simple. 我需要解释，不过要简单些。
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- The scheme is simple and cheap to operate.
- It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables.
- The plan seemed deceptively simple .
- Encyclopedias on CD-ROM include sound, illustrations and simple animations.
- Modification of the engine to run on lead-free fuel is fairly simple.
(IMPORTANT)
B2 [ before noun ]纯粹的，完全的
used to describe the one important fact, truth, etc.
We didn't go swimming for the simple reason that the water was too cold. 我们没去游泳纯粹是因为水太凉了。
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- I shouted at her for the simple reason that she was rude.
- We were late for the simple reason that we overslept.
(PLAIN)
B1 朴素的；简洁的
without decoration; plain
I like simple food better than fancy dishes. 比起精美的菜肴，我更喜欢平常的食物。
(ONE PART)
B1 [ before noun ]（结构）简单的
having or made of only one or a few parts
A hammer is a simple tool. 锤子是一种简单的工具。
Simple forms of life have only one cell. 简单的生命形式只有一个细胞。
(NATURAL)
usually approving普通的；淳朴的；自然的
ordinary; traditional or natural rather than modern and complicated
He was just a simple fisherman. 他只是个淳朴的渔夫。
(FOOLISH)
old-fashioned傻的，愚蠢的
A simple person does not have a normal level of intelligence.
He was simple, but harmless. 他有点儿傻，但不会伤人。