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simplicity

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n.简单,简易,朴素,直率

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simplicity为六级词汇   词频:5705

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名词复数:simplicities

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ply,pli,ple=to fold(表"倍;重"之义)

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simplicity


/sɪm'plɪsətɪ; sɪm`plɪsətɪ/
n [U]
1 being easy, plain or straightforward 简单; 朴素; 率直
*the simplicity of the problem 该问题的简单性
* the simplicity of her style 她风格的朴实
* a character marked by franknessand simplicity 爽直的性格.
2 (idm 习语) be sim,plicity it`self be very easy 极为容易
*Cleaning the light is simplicity itself; just wipe it with a damp cloth. 把灯弄乾净非常容易, 用湿布一擦就行了.

simplicity


n[U]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: simplicité, from Latin, from simplex 'single, simple', from sim- ( SIMPLE) + -plex 'multiplied by']
the quality of being simple and not complicated, especially when this is attractive or useful
 Mona wrote with a beautiful simplicity of style.
 For the sake of simplicity, the tax form is divided into three sections.
 James's solution to this problem was simplicity itself (=very simple) .
1. The advantage of the idea was its simplicity.
    这个主意的优点就在于它简单。

2. The official gave me a look of pity for my simplicity.
    这个移民官员觉得我太天真而同情地看了看我。

3. Modern camera design tends to simplicity.
    现代照相机设计得越来越简单。

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