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单词 oversimple
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Definition of oversimple in English:

oversimple

adjectiveəʊvəˈsɪmp(ə)lˌōvərˈsimpəl
  • Lacking sophistication and subtlety.

    an oversimple theory of human nature
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Today such technologically determinate arguments seem over-simple.
    • "I was just following orders" is the slightly oversimple but not really inaccurate way we remember their defense.
    • The all-day menu pasted up in the window seemed over-simple and even off-putting.
    • I must point out that my account is over-simple and somewhat idealized.
    • That argument is unfortunately over-simple.
    Synonyms
    facile, superficial, oversimplified, schematic, black and white

Derivatives

  • oversimplicity

  • noun
 
 

Definition of oversimple in US English:

oversimple

adjectiveˌōvərˈsimpəl
  • Lacking sophistication and subtlety.

    an oversimple theory of human nature
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The all-day menu pasted up in the window seemed over-simple and even off-putting.
    • Today such technologically determinate arguments seem over-simple.
    • "I was just following orders" is the slightly oversimple but not really inaccurate way we remember their defense.
    • That argument is unfortunately over-simple.
    • I must point out that my account is over-simple and somewhat idealized.
    Synonyms
    facile, superficial, oversimplified, schematic, black and white
 
 
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