simple
a.简单的，简明的；朴素的；单纯的；迟钝的
释义2：
simple
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◙ (simpler, simplest)1. easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty• 简明的；简易的；简单的 »a simple solution. 简单的解决方案。 »camcorders are now so simple to operate. 可携式摄像机现在操作很简单。 plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation• 朴素的，简朴的 »a simple white blouse. 一件朴素的白色女上衣。 »the house is furnished in a simple country style. 这幢房屋是以简朴的乡村风格配备家具的。 [attrib.] used to emphasize the fundamental and straightforward nature of something• 纯粹的；完全的 »the simple truth. 纯粹的事实。2. composed of a single element; not compound• 结构单一的 [Mathematics] denoting a group that has no proper normal subgroup• [数] 简单的 [Botany] (of a leaf or stem) not divided or branched• [植] （叶，茎）没有分杈的 (of a lens, microscope, etc.) consisting of a single lens or component• （镜头、显微镜等）单镜头的 (in English grammar) denoting a tense formed without an auxiliary, for example sang as opposed to was singing• （英语语法）简单式的 (of interest) payable on the sum loaned only• （利息）单利的。 --› compare compound 3. of or characteristic of low rank or status；humble and unpretentious• （地位）低下的；谦卑的 »a simple Buddhist monk. 一个谦卑的僧侣。4. of low or abnormally low intelligence• 智商低下的；蠢的◙ noun1. (chiefly historical)a medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one• [主史] 药草，草药 »the gatherers of simples. 采集草药者。【派生】
♦ simpleness noun【语源】
1. Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus. The noun sense (mid 16th cent.) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant
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