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IELTS BNC: 624 COCA: 763

simple

Word family 
sim·ple /ˈsɪmpəl/ ●●● S1 W1 adjectiveadj (comparativecomp simpler, superlativesupl simplest)
1  easy 容易EASY not difficult or complicated to do or understand 簡單的，簡易的，容易的
a simple but effective solution to the problem
對這個問題簡單而有效的解決辦法
There is no simple answer to this question.
這個問題沒有簡單的答案。
I’m sure there’s a perfectly simple explanation.
我相信一定有一個很簡單的解釋。
simple to use/make/operate etc
Modern cameras are very simple to use.
現代照相機用起來非常簡單。
relatively/fairly/quite etc simple
There are relatively simple exercises to build strength.
有比較簡單的運動可以增強體能。
We want to keep the costumes as simple as possible.
我們想使服裝盡量簡單。
We can’t pay people any more money until the company is more profitable. I’m afraid it’s as simple as that.
只有公司赢利更多，我們才能支付更高的報酬。 恐怕就這麽簡單。
► see thesaurus at easy
2  plain 樸素SIMPLE/PLAIN made in a plain style, without a lot of decoration or unnecessary things added 簡樸的，樸素的
She dressed with simple elegance.
她的穿着樸素而優雅。
simple but delicious food
簡單美味的食物
a building constructed in a simple classic style
風格古樸典雅的建築
3  only 僅僅 [usually before noun]SIMPLE/NOT COMPLICATED used to emphasize that only one thing is involved 單純的，純粹的，完全的
Completing the race is not just a simple matter of physical fitness.
跑完比賽不僅僅是純粹的體力問題。
The simple fact is, he’s not very good at his job.
事實就是這樣，他不是非常擅長做自己的工作。
Their motive was greed, pure and simple.
他們的動機就是貪婪，别無其他。
4  not having many parts 沒有許多部分SIMPLE/NOT COMPLICATED made or built of only a few parts, and not having a complicated structure 結構簡單的
It’s a very simple machine.
這是一台結構非常簡單的機器。
They evolved from simple life forms that existed millions of years ago.
它們是從幾百萬年前就存在的簡單的生命形式進化而來的。
5  ordinary 普通的ORDINARY honest and ordinary and not special in any way 誠實的，樸實的，普通的
Joe was just a simple farmer.
喬只是一個普普通通的農民。
6. grammar 語法 technical simple tenses are not formed with an auxiliary such as ‘have’ or ‘be’ 〔動詞時態〕簡單的
7. the simple life SIMPLE/NOT COMPLICATEDlife without too many possessions or modern machines, usually in the countryside 簡樸生活 〔常指鄉村的生活〕
Examples from the Corpus
the simple life• He believed in the simple life and slept on a mattress on the floor.• Coming from a group whose aim is the simpler life, such an entry into the market place raises some intriguing questions.
8  stupid 愚蠢的 [not before noun]STUPID/NOT INTELLIGENT someone who is simple is not very intelligent 頭腦簡單的，笨的，智力低下的
I’m afraid Luke’s a bit simple.
我覺得盧克有點笨。
n COLLOCATIONS
adverbs
very/extremely/incredibly simple
I came up with a very simple answer to this problem.
relatively/fairly/quite simple
The rules are quite simple.
deceptively simple (=seeming simple, but in fact complicated or difficult)
It’s a deceptively simple idea, but it’s very difficult to put into practice.
perfectly simple
Well? It’s a perfectly simple question.
phrases
simple to use/make/operate etc
The machine is very simple to use.
simple but effective
Any child’s behaviour can be improved by this simple but effective technique.
keep something simple
Keep your explanation as simple as possible.
Examples from the Corpus
simple• The secret of successful dinner parties? Keep it simple.• I like this recipe because it's so simple.• Even the simple act of eating dinner together can make an evening special.• She wore a simple black dress.• a simple black dress• Billy was a very simple boy.• The meal was simple, but delicious.• To the simple call of justice, there are a number of possible objections.• She liked the building's simple, clean lines.• The above equation is the next simplest correction, using a non- unit power of the size attribute.• The chicken was served with a simple cream sauce.• Remember when packing was a simple exercise?• There must be a perfectly simple explanation.• I'm sure there's a perfectly simple explanation.• She drew us a simple map so that we wouldn't get lost.• simple organisms such as bacteria• In front a simple porch offered a spectacular vista of coconut-fringed beach, lagoon, and open sea beyond.• He couldn't even answer very simple questions.• Milk is cheap now for one simple reason: there's too much of it available.• Salads on the other hand, are simple, satisfying and sizable.• The simple sieves we have been considering so far in this chapter are all examples of single-step selection.• His children find European numbering simpler than the Chinese system.• Many vegetarian meals are delicious and simple to prepare.• The new photocopier is much simpler to use than the one we had before.• The tribes of Central New Guinea use very simple tools such as hammers and axes.• Only the simpler, uglier land mine has shed more blood.• Speak slowly and use simple words so that everyone understands.
it’s as simple as that• Just call her up - it's as simple as that.• I don't trust anyone as far as I could throw them: it's as simple as that.• I shall run away, Lily had thought then, it's as simple as that.• If they cause trouble with me I cause trouble with them it's as simple as that.• That's all there is, it's as simple as that.• The relative prosperity of the town does not justify Development Area status it's as simple as that.• What's missing is a genuinely creative interest in local talent, it's as simple as that.
pure and simple• But more subtle problems remain-related to sexism, pure and simple.• If they lived in the Middle East they were bad, pure and simple.• The bottom line is in the ledger book, pure and simple.• The man wants revenge, pure and simple, and he's working logically through the family, saving Stone until last.• The first is pure and simple file transfer.• A gratuitous promise, pure and simple, remains unenforceable unless given under seal.• But lineage pure and simple was not the only consideration.
Origin simple
(1200-1300) Old French “plain, uncomplicated”, from Latin simplus, from sim- “one” + -plus “multiplied by”
IELTS BNC: 624 COCA: 763
simple

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤appear, be, look, prove, seem, sound顯得簡單；簡單；看起來簡單；證明簡單；好像簡單；聽起來簡單➤remain仍然簡單▸➤keep sth, make sth使⋯（保持）簡單◇When creating your design, keep it simple.設計時要保持簡潔。◇Is all this technology making our lives simpler?這些技術使我們的生活更方便了嗎？➤find sth發覺⋯簡單◇I found the work fairly simple.我發現這份工作相當容易。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常容易◇Don't worry－it's all very simple.不要擔心，這非常容易。➤amazingly, breathtakingly, incredibly, remarkably驚人地簡單；極其容易➤devastatingly (especially BrE) 簡單得令人震驚◇The logic of the plan was devastatingly simple.這個計劃的邏輯簡單得令人瞠目。➤comparatively, relatively比較／相對簡單➤apparently, seemingly表面／看似簡單◇This seemingly simple task ended up taking hours.這項看似簡單的任務結果卻用了好幾個小時才完成。➤deceptively, disarmingly, surprisingly貌似簡單實則不然；簡單得讓人放心；出人意料地簡單◇a deceptively simple technique貌似簡單的技藝➤beautifully, elegantly簡單極了；簡潔明快◇The engine design is elegantly simple.引擎設計簡潔明快。➤brilliantly, wonderfully (both especially BrE) 簡單巧妙◇It is a brilliantly simple idea.這主意簡單絕妙。➤refreshingly簡單得令人耳目一新◇Their approach is refreshingly simple and direct.他們的方法簡單而直接，令人耳目一新。
IELTS BNC: 624 COCA: 763
simple adj.
⇨ average (simple country people) ⇨ easy 1 (a simple method) ⇨ plain 1 (simple, elegant clothes) ⇨ plain 2 (the simple truth)
IELTS BNC: 624 COCA: 763
simple
Easy to do and to be easy: easy, simple, convenient...
Straightforward and easy to understand: straightforward, simple, make sense...
Undecorated: plain, simple, functional...
Ordinary and normal: BAU, identikit, normal...
Shared or divided and not shared or divided: distributed, collective, common...
Describing words, clauses and sentences: anaphoric, cataphoric, compound...
Words used to describe honest and sincere people and behaviour: honest, sincere, fine...
Words used to describe unintelligent people: silly, idiotic, unintelligent...

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