simplicity
simplicity — 名詞
1. how easy something is to understand, use, or do — for instance, a task that requ
簡易
容易理解或操作的特性
how easy something is to understand, use, or do — for instance, a task that requires only a few steps or a tool with one button.
The simplicity of the new payment system saved the staff a lot of time.
新付款系統的簡易為員工節省了很多時間。
simplicity + of + noun phrase as subject
Quan values the simplicity of this software's single-button design.
Quan 重視這款軟體單鍵設計的簡易性。
The simplicity of the written instructions helped everyone finish the test before the bell rang.
書面說明的簡易讓每個人都能在鈴響前完成考試。
What customers praise most is the simplicity of the return process on the website.
顧客最稱讚的是網站退貨流程的簡易。
- ease
focuses on lack of effort rather than plainness of design or instruction
- straightforwardness
emphasises directness and absence of complication; slightly more formal
- clarity
highlights clearness of expression rather than structural simplicity
- complexity
the state of being made up of many interconnected parts
- difficulty
the quality of being hard to do or understand
文法句型
simplicity + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Uncountable noun; typically appears with an of-phrase that names the thing being described as simple.
常見錯誤
2. the quality of living in a plain, traditional way without unnecessary possession
樸素
生活質樸不追求奢華
the quality of living in a plain, traditional way without unnecessary possessions, complicated routines, or a desire for luxury.
The simplicity of life in the mountain village attracted many visitors each summer.
山村生活的樸素每年夏天吸引許多遊客。
simplicity + of + lifestyle noun phrase
Diego values the simplicity of eating vegetables grown in his own garden.
Diego 珍惜吃自己菜園蔬菜的那份樸素。
Tanvi's cooking style shows a simplicity that relies on just a few fresh ingredients.
Tanvi 的烹飪風格展現一種只用少許新鮮食材的樸素。
The simplicity of their traditional wedding ceremony moved all the guests who attended.
他們傳統婚禮的樸素感動了所有在場的賓客。
- luxury
the state of great comfort and expensive possessions
- extravagance
excessive spending on unnecessary items
文法句型
simplicity + of + lifestyle / way of life / living
用法筆記
Frequently appears in descriptions of rural or traditional ways of life, often with a positive connotation of contentment.
常見錯誤
3. the quality of having a clean, uncluttered appearance with few or no decorative
簡潔
外觀不加過多裝飾
the quality of having a clean, uncluttered appearance with few or no decorative elements — for example, the look of a bare wall or a plain piece of furniture.
The simplicity of the white-walled lobby created a calm atmosphere for arriving guests.
白色牆面大廳的簡潔為來訪的客人營造了平靜的氛圍。
simplicity + of + architectural feature
Rachel prefers a room's simplicity — just a bed, a chair, and a shelf of books.
Rachel 偏愛房間的簡潔——只有一張床、一張椅子和一個書架。
The old wooden table's simplicity made the dining area feel warm and peaceful.
那張老木桌的簡潔讓用餐區感覺溫馨而平靜。
Layla loved the dress's simplicity — no lace, no buttons, just clean fabric.
Layla 喜歡那件洋裝的簡潔——沒有蕾絲、沒有鈕釦，只有乾淨的布料。
- plainness
directly describes absence of decoration; less formal than simplicity
- austerity
suggests a deliberate severity in appearance; stronger connotation
- minimalism
a modern design philosophy that values simplicity; more specific
- ornamentation
decorative details added to something
- elaborateness
the quality of having many complex details
文法句型
simplicity + of + noun phrase (design/appearance)
adjective + simplicity (stark / clean / elegant)
用法筆記
Commonly modified by adjectives such as 'stark', 'clean', 'elegant', or 'classic' to describe the specific style of plainness.
常見錯誤
4. a trusting or innocent quality that comes from limited experience of the world's
單純
不世故、天真純淨的特質
a trusting or innocent quality that comes from limited experience of the world's complexity, sometimes seen as endearing and sometimes as naive.
The old farmer's simplicity made him trust every person he met on the road.
那位老農夫的單純讓他相信路上遇到的每一個人。
possessive + simplicity as subject
The children's simplicity helped them enjoy simple games for hours without getting bored.
孩子們的單純讓他們能連續幾小時玩簡單的遊戲而不覺得無聊。
Eitan's simplicity was often seen as a sign of honesty by the older villagers.
Eitan 的單純常被村裡的長輩視為誠實的象徵。
The simplicity of the little boy's question about why adults argue surprised the busy lawyer.
小男孩關於大人為何爭吵的單純問題讓那位忙碌的律師愣住了。
- innocence
focuses on lack of experience with evil or harm; broader than simplicity
- naivety
implies a lack of worldly wisdom that can lead to being easily fooled; more critical
- guilelessness
suggests an inability to deceive others; rare and literary
- sophistication
worldly knowledge and refined taste
- cynicism
a belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest
文法句型
possessive + simplicity
simplicity + of + person/character
用法筆記
Often carries a warm, positive connotation of innocence, but in certain contexts can imply a lack of critical judgment or worldliness.
常見錯誤
5. the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or behaviour, without an
真誠
坦率不虛偽的態度
the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or behaviour, without any attempt to impress others or hide one's true feelings.
The simplicity of Jack's apology moved everyone in the meeting room to tears.
Jack 道歉的真誠讓會議室裡的每個人都感動落淚。
simplicity + of + abstract noun phrase as subject
What impressed the soldiers most was the simplicity of the commander's honest speech.
讓士兵們印象最深的是指揮官誠實演說中的真誠。
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Chidi's simplicity of manner made even the most difficult conversation feel natural.
Chidi 言談的真誠讓即使最困難的對話都顯得自然。
The simplicity of the nurse's answer, with no medical jargon, helped the worried family understand.
護士回答的真誠——沒有任何醫學術語——幫助困惑的家屬理解了情況。
- pretence
an attempt to appear more impressive than one really is
- affectation
behaviour that is put on to impress others
文法句型
possessive + simplicity + of + abstract noun (manner / speech / approach)
用法筆記
The subject of the sentence is typically a person's manner of speaking or behaviour rather than the person themselves.