simplicity

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n. 单纯, 简朴, 朴素, 坦率, 天真 [计] 简明性

发音

US /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

词形变化

simplicities 复数 simplicities

教材释义与例句

名词

朴素;简易;天真;愚蠢

释义与例句

n. C1
  1. 1.

    The state or quality of being simple

    The quality or state of being unmixed or uncompounded

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    the simplicity of metals or of earths

  2. 2.

    The state or quality of being simple

    The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts.

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    the simplicity of a machine

  3. 3.

    The state or quality of being simple

    Lack of sharpness of mind; lack of ability to think using complex ideas; stupidity

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  4. 4.

    The state or quality of being simple

    Lack of artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness

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    simplicity of dress, of style, or of language

    simplicity of diet

    simplicity of life

  5. 5.

    The state or quality of being simple

    Lack of subtlety or abstruseness; clarity

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    the simplicity of a doctrine

    the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration

  6. 6.

    The state or quality of being simple

    Lack of complication; efficiency.

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  7. 7.

    An act or instance of foolishness.

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词源

From Middle English simplicite, from Old French simplicite, from Latin simplicitās, from simplex (“simple”). See simple. Partially displaced native English onefoldness.

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