English-Thai Dictionary
simple
ADJ ง่าย ไม่ ยุ่งยาก ไม่ ซับซ้อน easy hard difficult ngai
simple
ADJ ซึ่ง มี องค์ประกอบ เดียว ซึ่ง ประกอบด้วย ธาตุ เดียว ซึ่ง ไม่ เจือปน sueng-me-ong-pa-kob-diao
simple
ADJ พื้นฐาน ทั่วไป basic hard difficult puan-tan
simple
ADJ เรียบๆ ธรรมดา ปกติ สามัญ common ordinary plain unusual rian-riab
simple
ADJ โง่ สมองทึบ ทึ่ม feeble-minded defective retarded ngo
simple
N คน ถ่อมตัว สามัญชน คน ง่ายๆ สิ่ง ที่ ง่ายๆ kon-tom-tua
simple
N คนโง่ kon-ngo
simple
N สมุนไพร sa-mun-pai
simple fraction
N อัตราส่วน สอง จำนวน ad-tra-suan-song-jam-nuan
simple fracture
N กระดูก หัก kra-duk-hak
simple interest
N อัตราดอกเบี้ย เชิง เดี่ยว ad-tra-dok-bia-choeng-diao
simple sentence
N ประโยค ความ เดียว เอกรรถประโยค pra-yod-kwam-diao
simple-minded
ADJ โง่ ด้อย ปัญญา ทึ่ม moronic dull unintelligent stupid sensible ngo
simple-minded
ADJ ไร้เดียงสา ซื่อๆ childish rai-diang-sa
simplehearted
A บริสุทธิ์ใจ
simpleminded
A ใจ ซื่อ ด้อย ปัญญา
simpleton
N คนโง่ คน เซ่อ bungler idiot expert genius kon-ngo
simplex
ADJ ง่ายๆ ngai-ngai
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
SIMPLE
a.[L. simplex; sine, without and plex, plica, doubling, fold; ] 1. Single; consisting of one thing; uncompounded; unmingled; uncombined with any thing else; as a simple substance; a simple idea; a simple sound.
2. Plain; artless; not given to design, stratagem or duplicity; undesigning; sincere; harmless. A simple husbandman in garments gray.
3. Artless; unaffected; unconstrained; inartificial; plain. In simple manners all the secret lies.
4. Unadorned; plain; as a simple style or narration; a simple dress.
5. Not complex or complicated; as a machine of simple construction.
6. Weak in intellect; not wise or sagacious; silly. The simple believeth every word; but the prudent looketh well to his going. Proverbs 14:15.
7. In botany, undivided, as a root, stem or spike; only one on a petiole, as a simple leaf; only one on a peduncle, as a simple flower; having only one set of rays, as an umbel; having only one row of leaflets, as a simple calyx; not plumose or fathered, as a pappus. A simple body, in chemisty, is one that has not been decomposed, or separated into two or more bodies.
SIMPLE
n.Something not mixed or compounded. in the materia medica, the genral denomination of an herb or plant. as each vegetable is supposed to possess its particular virtue, and therefore to constitute a simple remedy.
SIMPLE
v.i.To gather simples or plants. As simpling on the flowery hills he stray'd.
SIMPLE-MINDED
a.Artless; undesigning; unsuspecting.
SIMPLENESS
n. 1. The state or quality of being simple, single or uncompounded; as the simpleness of the elements.
2. Artlessness; simplicity;
3. Weakness of intellect.
SIMPLER
n.One that collects simples; as herbalist; asimplist.
SIMPLESS
for simplicity or silliness, is not in use.
SIMPLETON
n.A silly person; a person of weak intellect; a trifler; a foolish person.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
SIMPLE
Sim "ple, a. [Compar. Simpler; superl. Simplest.] Etym: [F., fr. L.simplus, or simplex, gen. simplicis. The first part of the Latin words is probably akin to E. same, and the sense, one, one and the same; cf. L. semel once, singuli one to each, single. Cg. Single, a., Same, a., and for the last part of the word cf. Double, Complex. ]
1. Single; not complex; not infolded or entangled; uncombined; not compounded; not blended with something else; not complicated; as, a simple substance; a simple idea; a simple sound; a simple machine; a simple problem; simple tasks.
2. Plain; unadorned; as, simple dress. "Simple truth. " Spenser. "His simple story. " Burns.
3. Mere; not other than; being only. A medicine. .. whose simple touch Is powerful to araise King Pepin. Shak.
4. Not given to artifice, stratagem, or duplicity; undesigning; sincere; true. Full many fine men go upon my score, as simple as I stand here, and I trust them. Marston.Must thou trust Tradition's simple tongue Byron. To be simple is to be great. Emerson.
5. Artless in manner; unaffected; unconstrained; natural; inartificial; ; straightforward. In simple manners all the secret lies. Young.
6. Direct; clear; intelligible; not abstruse or enigmatical; as, a simple statement; simple language.
7. Weak in intellect; not wise or sagacious; of but moderate understanding or attainments; hence, foolish; silly. "You have simple wits." Shak. The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Prov. xiv. 15.
8. Not luxurious; without much variety; plain; as, a simple diet; a simple way of living. Thy simple fare and all thy plain delights. Cowper.
9. Humble; lowly; undistinguished. A simple husbandman in garments gray. Spenser. Clergy and laity, male and female, gentle and simple made the fuel of the same fire. Fuller.
1 . (BOt. )
Defn: Without subdivisions; entire; as, a simple stem; a simple leaf.
11. (Chem. )
Defn: Not capable of being decomposed into anything more simple or ultimate by any means at present known; elementary; thus, atoms are regarded as simple bodies. Cf. Ultimate, a.
Note: A simple body is one that has not as yet been decomposed. There are indications that many of our simple elements are still compound bodies, though their actual decomposition into anything simpler may never be accomplished. fundamental particle
12. (Min. )
Defn: Homogenous.
13. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Consisting of a single individual or zooid; as, a simple ascidian; -- opposed to compound. Simple contract (Law ), any contract, whether verbal or written, which is not of record or under seal. J. W. Smith. Chitty. -- Simple equation (Alg. ), an eqyation containing but one unknown quantity, and that quantity only in the first degree. -- Simple eye (Zoöl.), an eye having a single lens; -- opposed to Ant: compound eye. -- Simple interest. See under Interest. -- Simple larceny. (Law ) See under Larceny. -- Simple obligation (Rom. Law ), an obligation which does not depend for its execution upon any event provided for by the parties, or is not to become void on the happening of any such event. Burrill.
Syn. -- Single; uncompounded; unmingled; unmixed; mere; uncombined; elementary; plain; artless; sincere; harmless; undesigning; frank; open; unaffected; inartificial; unadorned; credulous; silly; foolish; shallow; unwise. -- Simple, Silly. One who is simple is sincere, unaffected, and inexperienced in duplicity, -- hence liable to be duped. A silly person is one who is ignorant or weak and also self-confident; hence, one who shows in speech and act a lack of good sense. Simplicity is incompatible with duplicity, artfulness, or vanity, while silliness is consistent with all three. Simplicity denotes lack of knowledge or of guile; silliness denotes want of judgment or right purpose, a defect of character as well as of education. I am a simple woman, much too weak To oppose your cunning. Shak. He is the companion of the silliest people in their most silly pleasure; he is ready for every impertinent entertainment and diversion. Law.
SIMPLE
Sim "ple, n. Etym: [F. See Simple, a.]
1. Something not mixed or compounded. "Compounded of many simples." Shak.
2. (Med. )
Defn: A medicinal plant; -- so called because each vegetable was supposed to possess its particular virtue, and therefore to constitute a simple remedy. What virtue is in this remedy lies in the naked simple itself as it comes over from the Indies. Sir W. Temple.
3. (Weaving ) (a ) A drawloom. (b ) A part of the apparatus for raising the heddles of a drawloom.
4. (R. C. Ch. )
Defn: A feast which is not a double or a semidouble.
SIMPLE
SIMPLE Sim "ple, v. i.
Defn: To gather simples, or medicinal plants. As simpling on the flowery hills she [Circe ] strayed. Garth.
SIMPLE-HEARTED
SIMPLE-HEARTED Sim "ple-heart `ed, a.
Defn: Sincere; inguenuous; guileless. Sir W. Scott.
SIMPLE-MINDED
SIMPLE-MINDED Sim "ple-mind `ed, a.
Defn: Artless; guileless; simple-hearted; undesigning; unsuspecting; devoid of duplicity. Blackstone. -- Sim "ple-mind `ed *ness, n.
SIMPLENESS
SIMPLENESS Sim "ple *ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being simple; simplicity. Shak.
SIMPLER
SIMPLER Sim "pler, n.
Defn: One who collects simples, or medicinal plants; a herbalist; a simplist. Simpler's joy. (Bot. ) Vervain.
SIMPLESS
Sim "pless, n. Etym: [F. simplesse.]
Defn: Simplicity; silliness. [Obs. ] Spenser.
SIMPLETON
Sim "ple *ton, n. Etym: [Cf. F. simplet, It. semplicione.]
Defn: A person of weak intellect; a silly person.
New American Oxford Dictionary
simple
sim ple |ˈsimpəl ˈsɪmpəl | ▶adjective ( simpler , simplest ) 1 easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty: a simple solution | camcorders are now so simple to operate. • plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation: a simple white blouse | the house is furnished in a simple country style. • [ attrib. ] used to emphasize the fundamental and straightforward nature of something: the simple truth. 2 composed of a single element; not compound. • Mathematics denoting a group that has no proper normal subgroup. • Botany (of a leaf or stem ) not divided or branched. • (of a lens, microscope, etc. ) consisting of a single lens or component. • (in English grammar ) denoting a tense formed without an auxiliary, e.g., sang as opposed to was singing . • (of interest ) payable on the sum loaned only. Compare with compound 1. 3 of or characteristic of low rank or status; humble and unpretentious: a simple Buddhist monk. 4 of low or abnormally low intelligence. ▶noun chiefly historical a medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one: the gatherers of simples. DERIVATIVES sim ple ness noun ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus. The noun sense (mid 16th cent. ) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, esp. from one plant.
simple eye
sim ple eye ▶noun a small eye of an insect or other arthropod that has only one lens, typically present in one or more pairs. Also called ocellus. Contrasted with compound eye.
simple fracture
sim ple frac ture |ˈsɪmpəl ˈfræk (t )ʃər | ▶noun a fracture of the bone only, without damage to the surrounding tissues or breaking of the skin. Compare with compound fracture.
simple harmonic motion
sim ple har mon ic mo tion ▶noun Physics oscillatory motion under a retarding force proportional to the amount of displacement from an equilibrium position.
simple interval
sim ple in ter val ▶noun Music an interval of one octave or less.
simple machine
sim ple ma chine ▶noun Mechanics any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force, such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever.
simple majority
sim ple ma jor i ty ▶noun a majority in which the highest number of votes cast for any one candidate, issue, or item exceeds the second-highest number, while not constituting an absolute majority.
simpleminded
sim ple mind ed |ˈsimpəlˈmīndid ˌsɪmpəlˈmaɪndɪd | ▶adjective having or showing very little intelligence or judgment. DERIVATIVES sim ple mind ed ly adverb, sim ple mind ed ness noun
simple sentence
sim ple sen tence ▶noun a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
Simple Simon
Sim ple Si mon |sɪmplˈsaɪmən | ▶noun a foolish or gullible person. ORIGIN probably from the name of a character who is featured in various nursery rhymes.
simple time
sim ple time ▶noun musical rhythm or meter in which each beat in a measure can be subdivided simply into halves or quarters. Compare with compound time.
simpleton
sim ple ton |ˈsimpəltən ˈsɪmpəlt (ə )n | ▶noun a foolish or gullible person. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from simple, on the pattern of surnames derived from place names ending in -ton .
simplex
sim plex |ˈsimpleks ˈsɪmˌplɛks | ▶adjective technical composed of or characterized by a single part or structure. • (of a communications system, computer circuit, etc. ) only allowing transmission of signals in one direction at a time. ▶noun a simple or uncompounded word. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘single, ’ variant of simplus ‘simple. ’
simplex method
sim plex meth od ▶noun Mathematics a standard method of maximizing a linear function of several variables under several constraints on other linear functions.
Oxford Dictionary
simple
sim ¦ple |ˈsɪmp (ə )l | ▶adjective ( simpler, simplest ) 1 easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty: a simple solution | camcorders are now so simple to operate. • [ attrib. ] used to emphasize the fundamental and straightforward nature of something: the simple truth. 2 plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation: a simple white blouse | the house is furnished in a simple country style. • humble and unpretentious: a quiet unassuming man with simple tastes. 3 composed of a single element; not compound. • Mathematics denoting a group that has no proper normal subgroup. • Botany (of a leaf or stem ) not divided or branched. • (of a lens, microscope, etc. ) consisting of a single lens or component. • (in English grammar ) denoting a tense formed without an auxiliary, for example sang as opposed to was singing . • (of interest ) payable on the sum loaned only. Compare with compound 1. 4 of very low intelligence. ▶noun chiefly historical a medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one: the gatherers of simples. DERIVATIVES simpleness noun ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus. The noun sense (mid 16th cent. ) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant.
simple eye
sim ¦ple eye ▶noun a small eye of an insect or other arthropod which has only one lens, typically present in one or more pairs. Also called ocellus. Contrasted with compound eye.
simple fracture
sim ¦ple frac |ture ▶noun a fracture of the bone only, without damage to the surrounding tissues or breaking of the skin.
simple harmonic motion
sim ¦ple har |mon ¦ic mo ¦tion ▶noun [ mass noun ] Physics oscillatory motion under a retarding force proportional to the amount of displacement from an equilibrium position.
simple interval
sim ¦ple inter |val ▶noun Music an interval of one octave or less.
simple machine
sim ¦ple ma |chine ▶noun Mechanics any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force, such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever.
simple majority
sim ¦ple ma ¦jor |ity ▶noun a majority in which the highest number of votes cast for any one candidate, issue, or item exceeds the second-highest number, while not constituting an absolute majority.
simple-minded
simple-minded ▶adjective having or showing very little intelligence or judgement. DERIVATIVES simple-mindedly adverb, simple-mindedness noun
simple sentence
sim ¦ple sen |tence ▶noun a sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.
Simple Simon
Simple Simon |sɪmplˈsʌɪmən | ▶noun a foolish or gullible person. ORIGIN probably from the name of a character who features in various nursery rhymes.
simple time
sim ¦ple time ▶noun [ mass noun ] musical rhythm or metre in which each beat in a bar may be subdivided simply into halves or quarters. Compare with compound time.
simpleton
simple |ton |ˈsɪmp (ə )lt (ə )n | ▶noun a foolish or gullible person. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from simple, on the pattern of surnames derived from place names ending in -ton .
simplex
sim |plex |ˈsɪmplɛks | ▶adjective technical composed of or characterized by a single part or structure. • (of a communication system, computer circuit, etc. ) only allowing transmission of signals in one direction at a time. ▶noun a simple or uncompounded word. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘single ’, variant of simplus ‘simple ’.
simplex method
sim |plex method ▶noun Mathematics a standard method of maximizing a linear function of several variables under several constraints on other linear functions.
American Oxford Thesaurus
simple
simple adjective 1 it's really simple: straightforward, easy, uncomplicated, uninvolved, effortless, painless, undemanding, elementary, child's play; informal as easy as pie, as easy as ABC, a piece of cake, a cinch, no sweat, a pushover, kids' stuff, a breeze, duck soup, a snap. ANTONYMS difficult, hard, complicated. 2 simple language: clear, plain, straightforward, intelligible, comprehensible, uncomplicated, accessible; informal user-friendly. ANTONYMS complex. 3 a simple white blouse: plain, unadorned, undecorated, unembellished, unornamented, unelaborate, basic, unsophisticated, no-frills; classic, understated, uncluttered, restrained. ANTONYMS fancy, elaborate. 4 the simple truth: candid, frank, honest, sincere, plain, absolute, unqualified, bald, stark, unadorned, unvarnished, unembellished. 5 simple country people: unpretentious, unsophisticated, ordinary, unaffected, unassuming, natural, honest-to-goodness, cracker-barrel. ANTONYMS pretentious, affected. 6 he's a bit simple: having learning difficulties, having special (educational ) needs; of low intelligence, simpleminded, unintelligent, backward, (mentally ) retarded. ANTONYMS gifted. 7 simple chemical substances: noncompound, noncomplex, uncombined, unblended, unalloyed, pure, single. ANTONYMS compound. WORD SPECTRUM: complicated / simple See complicated Word Spectrums show shades of meaning between two polar opposites.
simpleton
simpleton noun See fool (sense 1 of the noun ).
Oxford Thesaurus
simple
simple adjective 1 it sounds difficult I know, but it's really pretty simple: straightforward, easy, uncomplicated, uninvolved, effortless, painless, manageable, undemanding, unexacting, elementary, child's play, plain sailing, a five-finger exercise, nothing; informal as easy as falling off a log, as easy as pie, as easy as ABC, a piece of cake, a cinch, a snip, easy-peasy, no sweat, a doddle, a pushover, money for old rope, money for jam, kids' stuff, a breeze, a doss, a cakewalk; N. Amer. informal duck soup, a snap; Austral. /NZ informal a bludge, a snack; S. African informal a piece of old tackle; Brit. vulgar slang a piece of piss. ANTONYMS difficult, hard, demanding, complicated. 2 the chapter on finance explains in simple language how a profit and loss account is compiled: clear, plain, straightforward, clearly expressed, intelligible, comprehensible, uncomplicated, understandable, (words ) of one syllable, lucid, coherent, unambiguous, direct, accessible, uninvolved; informal user-friendly. ANTONYMS complex. 3 a simple white blouse | a simple, square house in Bath stone: plain, unadorned, undecorated, unembellished, unornamented, without ornament /ornamentation, unelaborate, unpretentious, unostentatious, unfussy, no-nonsense, basic, modest, unsophisticated, penny plain, without frills, honest, homely, homespun, everyday, workaday; stark, severe, spartan, austere, chaste, spare, bare; muted, unpatterned, patternless; classic, understated, uncluttered, clean, restrained; N. Amer. homestyle; informal no-frills. ANTONYMS fancy, elaborate. 4 the simple fact is that stray dogs are a menace | she was overcome at last by simple exhaustion: basic, fundamental; mere, sheer, pure, pure and simple. 5 she wondered how he would react if she told him the simple truth: candid, frank, honest, direct, sincere, plain, absolute, unqualified, bald, stark, naked, blunt, unadorned, unvarnished, unembellished. 6 simple country people: unpretentious, unsophisticated, ordinary, unaffected, unassuming, natural, honest-to-goodness, modest, homely, wholesome, humble, quiet, lowly, rustic; innocent, artless, guileless, childlike, naive, ingenuous, gullible, inexperienced; N. Amer. cracker-barrel; informal green. ANTONYMS pretentious, affected. 7 simple chemical substances: non-compound, non-complex, uncompounded, uncombined, unmixed, unblended, unalloyed, pure, basic, single, elementary, fundamental. ANTONYMS compound.
simpleton
simpleton noun there will always be those in business who persist in treating their customers like simpletons: fool, nincompoop, dunce, dullard, ignoramus; informal idiot, imbecile, moron, cretin, halfwit, thicko, thickhead, nitwit, dope, dimwit, dumbo, dummy, donkey, stupid, stupe; Brit. informal twit, nit, numpty, twerp, clot, muggins, juggins, silly billy; Scottish informal nyaff, sumph, gowk; Irish informal gobdaw; N. Amer. informal sap, schmuck, lamer. See also fool.
Duden Dictionary
Simplex
Sim plex Substantiv, Neutrum Sprachwissenschaft , das |S i mplex |das Simplex; Genitiv: des Simplex, Plural: die Simplexe und Simplizia zu lateinisch simplex, simpel nicht zusammengesetztes [und nicht abgeleitetes ] Wort das dem Präfixverb zugrunde liegende Simplex
French Dictionary
simple
simple adj. adjectif Placé avant le nom Qui est uniquement, seulement. : C ’est une simple question de bon sens, une simple formalité. Placé après le nom 1 Qui n ’est pas compliqué. : C ’est une personne toute simple. 2 Sans cérémonie. : Ce sera un repas très simple. SYNONYME modeste . 3 Qui n ’est pas composé. : Un corps simple. SYNONYME élémentaire . LOCUTION Simple d ’esprit. Personne dont l ’intelligence est déficiente. : Des simples d ’esprit. SYNONYME débile mental .
simplement
simplement adv. adverbe 1 Sans recherche. : Ils étaient vêtus simplement. 2 Seulement. : Je croyais qu ’il y avait des loups, mais c ’étaient simplement des chiens. LOCUTION Purement et simplement. Complètement.
simplet
simplet , ette adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin Niais, simple d ’esprit.
Spanish Dictionary
simple
simple adjetivo 1 Que está formado por un solo elemento, y no compuesto de varios :el oxígeno tiene la particularidad de ser un elemento simple .SINÓNIMO sencillo .ANTÓNIMO compuesto .2 Que es puramente aquello que se dice, sin ninguna característica especial o singular :no debes preocuparte, no es más que un simple dolor de cabeza; por el simple hecho de usar esta tarjeta en sus compras, obtendrá usted puntos canjeables por regalos .Se usa antepuesto al nombre .SINÓNIMO mero .3 Que presenta pocas dificultades o complicaciones :lo hicieron así por una razón muy simple: nadie les había enseñado; estas alteraciones se pueden corregir por métodos muy simples durante los primeros meses de vida .SINÓNIMO sencillo .4 adjetivo /nombre común [persona ] Que es poco inteligente o razona con lentitud, por lo que es fácil de engañar :todos le toman el pelo porque es muy simple; José Luis es un simple y un ignorante .5 adjetivo /nombre masculino [sustancia ] Que sirve por sí solo a la medicina o que entra en la composición de un medicamento . VÉASE a simple vista ; condicional simple; herpes simple; mayoría simple; oración simple; palabra simple; pretérito perfecto simple; tiempo simple . Los superlativos son simplicísimo, formal, y simplísimo .
simplemente
simplemente adverbio Exclusiva o concretamente con el propósito que se expresa .
simpleza
simpleza nombre femenino 1 Falta de inteligencia y rapidez en una persona cuando razona :se quejaba de la simpleza de sus compañeros de trabajo .2 Dicho o hecho poco inteligente :fiarte de él ha sido una simpleza; no hagas caso de sus simplezas, habla por hablar .3 coloquial Cosa insignificante o de poco valor :no debes disgustarte por esas simplezas .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
simple
sim ple /sɪ́mp (ə )l /〖語源は 「sim (1つ )ple (倍 )」〗(名 )simplicity, (副 )simply 形容詞 ～r ; ～st /｟時に ｠more ～; most ～/3 , 4 , 6 は比較なし 1 〈事 物などが 〉【人にとって 】(複雑でなく 理解しやすく )単純な , 簡単な , わかりやすい , 平易な «for » ; 〖be simple to do 〗〈事 物が 〉…しやすい (!｟コーパス ｠to doの前にfor Aを伴うのはきわめて ｟まれ ｠) ; 〖it is simple (for A ) to do 〗(A 〈人 〉にとって [が ])…するのは簡単だ (!(1 )｟コーパス ｠for Aを伴うのは文脈から推定できない場合に限られ1割余りにすぎない; →for 18 . (2 )構文については →easy 1 ) ▸ a simple way [question ]簡単な方法 [質問 ]▸ This cell phone is simple to use. ≒It is simple to use this cell phone .この携帯電話は使いやすい (!(1 )前者の構文ではuseの意味上の目的語が主語this cell phoneであることに注意. (2 )╳It is simple that …や ╳You are simple to use …の構文では用いない ) ▸ Tell me what I need to know but keep [make ] it simple .僕が知っておくべき事を教えてくれ . ただし, 簡潔にな ▸ Life is not that simple [as simple as you think ].人生はそれほど [君が考えているほど ]単純ではない ▸ Why not? The simple answer is that …なぜそうではないのか, 簡単に言えば …ということだ 2 〈服装 文体などが 〉 (華美な装飾 不必要なものがなく )派手でない , 簡素な , 飾らない ; 〈食物などが 〉ぜいたくでない , 質素な (↔fancy ); 〈人などが 〉純真な , 素朴な ▸ a simple black dress シンプルな黒いドレス ▸ The furniture was simple but elegant .その家具は簡素だが品があった ▸ simple pleasures such as fishing 釣りのような素朴な楽しみ 3 まったくの , 純粋な ▸ The simple fact [truth ] is that …まぎれもない事実は …ということだ ▸ a matter of simple economics 純然たる経済的問題 ▸ I left early for the simple reason that I was tired .僕が早々に引き上げたのは, 単に疲れていたからだ ▸ It's as simple as that .ただそれだけのことさ 4 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗単一の, (ごく少数の部分からなって )単純な 〈構造 組織など 〉; 〘生物 〙(複数に分かれておらず )単一の ▸ simple forms of life such as plankton プランクトンのような単純生命体 ▸ a simple pattern 単純な模様 5 〖名詞 の前で 〗(善良で )普通の 〈人 生活など 〉▸ I'm just a simple laborer .私はごく普通の労働者だ 6 〘文法 〙〈動詞の時制が 〉単純形の (!進行形 完了形でないもの ) ; 〈文が 〉単文の .7 ｟やや古 ｠〖通例be ～〗〈人が 〉頭の弱い , お人よしの ; 愚かな ▸ She's a bit simple .彼女は少しばかりおめでたい 名詞 C 1 単純体 [物 ], 単体 ; 愚か者 .2 ｟古 ｠薬草 .～̀ equ á tion 〘数 〙1次方程式 .～̀ fr á ction 〘数 〙単分数 .～̀ fr á cture 〘医 〙単純骨折 .～̀ í nterest 〘商 〙単利 .～̀ l í fe ｟くだけて ｠〖the ～〗(近代的社会にわずらわされない, 通例田舎の )質素な生活 .～̀ mach í ne 単純機械 .～̀ s é ntence 〘文法 〙単文 .S -̀ S í mon (人の言うことを何でも信じる )お人よし, ばか 〘英国の童謡より 〙.～̀ t é nse 〘文法 〙単純時制 .～ness 名詞
simplehearted
s ì mple h é art ed /-ɪd /形容詞 純真な, 悪意のない, 誠実 [正直 ]な .
simple-minded
s ì mple-m í nd ed /-ɪd /形容詞 1 〈人が 〉純真な, 無邪気な ; 単純な, お人よしの ; 頭の弱い, ばかな .2 〈物が 〉単純な, 熟考されていない .～ly 副詞 ～ness 名詞
simpleton
sim ple ton /sɪ́mp (ə )lt (ə )n /名詞 C ｟やや古 ｠ばか, まぬけ, 愚か者 .
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