simply
UK/'sɪmplɪ/US/'simpli/
NGSL 1kA2
Definitions
adv.
In a plain or straightforward way
简单地，朴素地
adv.
Merely; only
仅仅，只不过
adv.
Used for emphasis: absolutely, completely
简直，完全（强调）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe -ly adverb of simple. Beyond 'in a simple way,' it commonly means 'merely' (just) or works as an intensifier ('simply wonderful').
Root sim still carries 56 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.simply put简单地说
- 2.simply because只因为
- 3.quite simply简而言之
- 4.simply amazing简直太棒了
Example Sentences
- 1.
I simply forgot to call you back yesterday.
- 2.
The view from the summit was simply breathtaking.
- 3.
Just speak simply and people will understand you.