| 单词 | simply |
| 释义 | simply (sɪmpli ) 1. adverb [ADVERB before verb] B2 You use simply to emphasize that something consists of only one thing, happens for only one reason, or is done in only one way. [emphasis] The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base. Most of the damage that's occurred was simply because of fallen trees. Many people switch on the television simply to stave off boredom over the holiday weekend. A sitting room can be transformed into a guest bedroom simply by adding a sofabed. Synonyms: just, only, merely, purely 2. adverb [ADVERB before verb, ADVERB adjective] You use simply to emphasize what you are saying. [emphasis] This sort of increase simply cannot be justified. So many of these questions simply don't have answers. In a poll of those leaving the theatre and nine out of ten thought it was simply marvellous. 3. See also simple Collocations: simply unacceptable Clubs losing the bulk of their players for the final two weeks of the build-up will be simply unacceptable. The Sun Delays of even several hours are simply unacceptable. Times, Sunday Times You need to be able to walk away if the terms are simply unacceptable. Times, Sunday Times While the investigation made clear many of the initial reports were overblown, there have been incidents of misbehaviour that are simply unacceptable in this organisation. Times, Sunday Times These strikes are simply unacceptable. The Sun My mom had a reputation, which was simply untrue. The Sun Chambers won't have any evidence to back up his claims because they are simply untrue. The Sun Adviser industry sources, speaking anonymously, claim the allegations are simply untrue. Times, Sunday Times There are those who say that rigorously enforcing speed limits saves lives, but anyone with an ounce of common sense knows that's simply untrue. Times, Sunday Times He called the allegations 'simply untrue'. The Sun The small state simply doesn't cut it on the small screen. Times, Sunday Times At a time of financial stringency the state simply has to focus on these key functions. Times, Sunday Times Is the state simply ridding itself of useless assets? Times, Sunday Times One activist warns he could be charged with crimes against the state simply for showing a foreign journalist down the rubbish-strewn alleys of this crumbling suburb. Times, Sunday Times They all needed help, care and support, and the state simply doesn't have the resources and time to succeed for them, and hence for them to succeed. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 简单地 Japanese: 簡単に |
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