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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牛津词典

noun

  1. 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。
  2. 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
  3. 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

  1. N-UNCOUNT 简单;容易;简明
    The simplicity of 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。
  2. N-UNCOUNT 简单;质朴;朴素
    When you talk about something's simplicity, 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。
  3. PHRASE 非常简单;非常容易
    If you say that something is simplicity 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。

双语例句

  1. 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。
  2. This sensitive book tackles the delicate issue of adoption with care and simplicity
    这本敏感的书谨慎、简洁地讨论了收养这一微妙问题。
  3. The document impressed me with its elegant simplicity.
    那份文件的简洁明了给我留下了深刻印象。
  4. 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。
  5. 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。
  6. 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。
  7. It was a plain, grey stone house, distinguished mainly by its largely unspoilt simplicity.
    这是一幢简朴的灰石房子,主要以其天然简约的风格显得与众不同。
  8. Using plastic to pay for an order is simplicity itself.
    用信用卡支付订单是很简单的事。
  9. The apparent simplicity of his plot is deceptive
    他的故事情节貌似简单,其实不然。
  10. 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。
  11. 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。
  12. 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。
  13. 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。
  14. Today the keynote of the wedding gown is simplicity.
    如今结婚礼服的基调是素雅。
  15. Great composers adorn their works with simplicity.
    伟大的作曲家总是以质朴使其作品生色。
  16. The advantage of the idea was its simplicity.
    这个主意的优点是简单明了。
  17. 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。
  18. The funeral arrangements conform to the principle of simplicity.
    丧事从简。
  19. At least that would offer the meagre comfort of simplicity.
    至少那样能让人感到简单生活下一些少有的舒适感。
  20. 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。
  21. 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。
  22. It provides many advantages, including flexibility, extensibility, implementation simplicity, and cost savings.
    它提供了许多优点,包括灵活性、可扩展性、易于实现和节约成本。
  23. The advantage of this method is its simplicity.
    此方法的优势在于它的简单性。
  24. This adds many advantages such as reusability and simplicity.
    这增加了许多好处,比如可重用性和简单。
  25. This simplicity provides programmers with freedom and flexibility.
    这种简单性为编程人员提供了自由度和灵活性。
  26. You give up transaction isolation, robustness, and simplicity.
    您放弃了事务隔离、健壮性和简单性。
  27. Go taste your simplicity and complexity.
    去品味你的简单和复杂性。
  28. 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。
  29. 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。
  30. 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。

习惯用语

n.

    be simplicity itself

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

    英英释义

    noun

    1. lack of ornamentation
      1. the room was simply decorated with great restraint

      Synonym:    chastenessrestraintsimpleness

    2. 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

    3. the quality of being simple or uncompounded
      1. the simplicity of a crystal

      Synonym:    simpleness

    4. absence of affectation or pretense

        Synonym:    simmpleness

      1. a lack of penetration or subtlety
        1. they took advantage of her simplicity

        Synonym:    simplenesssimple mindedness