plainly
UK/'pleinli/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
adv.
In a clear and obvious way; in a simple and direct way.
清楚地；明白地；直率地；朴素地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedplain + -ly (in the manner of) = in a flat, clear, undecorated way. Transparent adverb of plain; carries both «clearly/obviously» and «simply/directly.»
Root plan still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.plainly visible清晰可见
- 2.speak plainly直言不讳
- 3.plainly obvious显而易见
- 4.plainly stated明确表示
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was plainly upset, though she said nothing.
- 2.
Just tell me plainly what you want.