simplify
UK/'sɪmplɪfaɪ/US/'simplifai/
IELTSB1
Definitions
v.
To make something less complex or easier to understand or do
简化，使简单
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-i-to make, to cause to become
+
-fyto make, to cause to become
=simplify
simple + -fy (make, from Latin facere) = 'to make simple.' To reduce something to fewer parts or steps.
Root sim still carries 56 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.simplify the process简化流程
- 2.simplify things把事情简单化
- 3.greatly simplify大大简化
- 4.simplify matters简化事务
Example Sentences
- 1.
We rewrote the manual to simplify the setup steps.
- 2.
Using one form would greatly simplify the application process.
- 3.
Don't oversimplify; the issue has several sides.