新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

simply

英  [ˈsɪmpli]
    

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    ADV. 副词
  • 1简单地

    If you explain something simply, you explain it so that it is easy to understand.

    近义词

    plainly

    双语例句

    例:

    When applying for a visa extension state simply and clearly the reasons why you need an extension.

    申请签证续签时,简单明了地陈述你需要延期的理由。

    2简朴地 , 朴素地

    If something is presented simply, it has all the basic or necessary things but nothing extra.

    双语例句

    例:

    The living room is furnished simply with white wicker furniture and blue-and-white fabrics.

    起居室简单地摆放着白柳条家具和蓝白相间的织物。

    3简易地 , 容易地

    You can use simply to indicate that an action is easy to do.

    双语例句

    例:

    We can do things that were not possible before, and they can be done simply.

    我们现在能够做到以前不可能的事情,而且可以轻而易举地做成。

    4只不过 , 仅仅

    You use simply to emphasize that something consists of only one thing, happens for only one reason, or is done in only one way.

    近义词

    just

    双语例句

    例:

    The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base.

    这张桌子只不过是在底座上安了一块圆形刨花板。

    例:

    Most of the damage that's occurred was simply because of fallen trees.

    大部分损失仅仅是由倒下的树木造成的。

    5简直 , 完全地

    You use simply to emphasize what you are saying.

    近义词

    just

    双语例句

    例:

    This sort of increase simply cannot be justified.

    这种增长完全不合理。