simplicity

simplicity
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do
    简明;简易;简单
    for the sake of simplicity, this chapter will concentrate upon one theory.
    为简明起见,本章将着重介绍一个理论。
    ■the quality or condition of being plain or natural
    简朴;自然
    the grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture.
    罗马建筑的庄严、简朴。
    ■[count noun]a thing that is plain, natural, or easy to understand
    单纯自然的事情,简明易懂的事情
    the simplicities of pastoral living.
    田园生活的简朴单纯。
常用词组
be simplicity itself
  1. be extremely easy
    极其容易
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French simplicite or Latin simplicitas, from simplex (see simplex)
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