simply
英
/ˈsɪmpli/
  
美
/ˈsɪmpli/
 
adv.
(强调简单)仅仅，只，不过;(强调某说法)确实，简直;简单地;简朴地;不过，只是
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牛津词典
adv.
1
（强调简单）仅仅，只，不过
used to emphasize how easy or basic sth is

同义词： just
Simply add hot water and stir.

只需加上热水搅动就行。

The runway is simply a strip of grass.

所谓跑道不过是一长条草地而已。

Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

成名常常是身在其位，恰逢其时，仅此而已。

You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach.

你可以进行所有的水上运动，或只是躺在沙滩上。

2
（强调某说法）确实，简直
used to emphasize a statement

同义词： absolutely
You simply must see the play.

那出戏你真得看看。

The view is simply wonderful!

景色美极了！

That is simply not true!

那根本不是真的！

I haven't seen her for simply ages.

我真是好久没见她了。

3
简单地
in a way that is easy to understand

The book explains grammar simply and clearly.

这本书对语法解释得简明扼要。

Anyway, to put it simply , we still owe them £2 000.

反正简单地说，我们还欠他们2 000英镑。

4
简朴地；朴素地
in a way that is natural and plain

The rooms are simply furnished.

房间陈设简朴。

They live simply (= they do not spend much money) .

他们生活简朴。

5
（引出概括或解释）不过，只是
used to introduce a summary or an explanation of sth that you have just said or done

I don't want to be rude, it's simply that we have to be careful who we give this information to.

我不是有意无礼，只不过这份资料给谁我们必须很慎重。

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柯林斯词典
simply
频次
1
ADV 简单地;只不过;仅仅;纯粹
You use simply to emphasize that something consists of only one thing, happens for only one reason, or is done in only one way.
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。

2
ADV (用于强调)简直，根本
You use simply to emphasize what you are saying.
This sort of increase simply cannot be justified...

这种增长根本就不合理。

3
See also: simple
英英释义
adv

1
and nothing more
I was merely asking
it is simply a matter of time
just a scratch
he was only a child
hopes that last but a moment
Synonym:
merelyjustonlybut
2
absolutely
we are simply broke
3
in a simple manner
she was dressed plainly
they lived very simply
Synonym:
plainly
4
absolutely
I just can't take it anymore
he was just grand as Romeo
it's simply beautiful!
Synonym:
just
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双语例句
全部 仅仅 只 不过 确实 简直 简单地
1
Youth is simply an attitude of mind. 

青春仅仅是心态问题。

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The problem simply resulted from a difference of opinion 

这个问题仅仅是由于意见分歧引起的。

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3
The results could simply be due to chance. 

这结果可能纯属意外。

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The delay is due simply to the volume of traffic. 

延误完全是因为交通拥挤。

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It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. 

监狱条件得到改善的情况绝非事实。

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You simply must see the play. 

那出戏你真得看看。

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The job offer was simply too good to refuse. 

这个工作机会太好了，无法拒绝。

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Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. 

简单地说吧，我们要么接受他们的条件，要么破产。

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9
She took the job purely and simply for the money. 

她做这份工作就图的是钱。

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10
We are simply involved in an advisory capacity on the project. 

我们只不过是以顾问身份参与这个项目。

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11
It is inappropriate simply to throw money at these problems. 

只是用钱去处理这些问题是不适当的。

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12
True education does not consist in simply being taught facts. 

真正的教育并不在于简单地讲授事实。

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13
You simply must read this book. 

这本书你可一定要看一看。

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14
It appalled me that they could simply ignore the problem. 

他们竟然对问题置之不理，令我非常诧异。

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15
His work simply isn't up to scratch. 

他的工作根本达不到要求。

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Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. 

成名常常是身在其位，恰逢其时，仅此而已。

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17
I haven't seen her for simply ages. 

我真是好久没见她了。

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18
With all due respect, the figures simply do not support you on this. 

恕我直言，这些数字根本不能支持你的观点。

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19
This is the third time you've been late this week; it simply won't do. 

这是你本周第三次迟到了，这可不行啊。

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20
Simply add hot water and stir. 

只需加上热水搅动就行。

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21
He told his story simply and without exaggeration. 

他简单扼要、毫不夸张地讲述了自己的故事。

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22
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. 

你可以进行所有的水上运动，或只是躺在沙滩上。

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23
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. 

我不希望你只是出于责任感才来看我。

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24
That is simply not true! 

那根本不是真的！

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25
On form, the team was simply unstoppable. 

若状态良好，这个队简直势不可当。

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The book explains grammar simply and clearly. 

这本书对语法解释得简明扼要。

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Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £ 2 000. 

反正简单地说，我们还欠他们2000英镑。

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28
The view is simply wonderful! 

景色美极了！

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29
The clock is simply for ornament; it doesn't work any more. 

这架时钟纯属摆设，它再也不走了。

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30
They live simply. 

他们生活简朴。

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