simplicity
UK/sim'plisiti/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The quality of being plain, uncomplicated, or easy to understand
简单，简朴，朴素
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-icitystate, quality, condition
=simplicity
The noun of simple (sem- 'one' + plex 'fold' = 'one-fold'): the state of being unfolded and plain.
Root sim still carries 56 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.elegant simplicity优雅的简洁
- 2.for the sake of simplicity为了简便起见
- 3.beauty of simplicity简约之美
- 4.simplicity of design设计的简洁性
Example Sentences
- 1.
The design wins people over with its clean simplicity.
- 2.
For the sake of simplicity, let's assume the price stays fixed.