Definition of simply in English:

simply

adverbˈsɪmpliˈsɪmpli

1In a straightforward or plain manner.
直接地；简单地
she spoke simply and from the heart
简单地说句心里话。
Example sentencesExamples
- Put simply, transits are a map of the current planetary positions at any given time.
- One can put it quite simply: How can any significant journal be funded in our time?
- Willis and Curry's ideas can in fact be expressed simply and clearly, but they never are.
- He pointed out simply and clearly that she had been a great player - and that she still was.
- She says fritters cooked simply is the best way to make it so it retains its unique flavour.
- The situation can be seen more clearly and simply, though, in a way that is more helpful to you and to others.
- Looked at simply, Anne is as much a victim of her own actions as she is a victim of Stephen's.
- When British people farmed simply and ate plainly there was no need for organic produce.
- To put it quite simply, how can we have a bomber or bombers in the absence of a bomb?
Synonyms
straightforwardly, directly
clearly, plainly, intelligibly, lucidly, unambiguously
plainly, without adornment, without decoration, without ornament/ornamentation, without embellishment, soberly, unfussily, unelaborately, unostentatiously, without frills
severely, austerely, starkly, with restraint, monastically
classically, without clutter
unpretentiously, modestly, naturally, quietly
2Merely; just.
仅仅；只不过
simply complete the application form
只需填好申请表。
Example sentencesExamples
- Instead of simply giving the drawing back to the child, the guard tore it up in front of him.
- If you'd like to have your say, simply go to our guestbook and tell us what you think.
- Others simply spoke of their shock that Ali could have been capable of such a crime.
- They do not change simply because new government directives tell us to do things differently.
- Less intelligent creatures would simply sit and wait for the weather to improve.
- Where possible people should simply stop what they are doing and go straight to the protest.
- When the creatures slept, they simply lowered themselves straight to the ground.
- To continue the walk from the rock outcrops simply head straight on along the ridge.
- Even then, it was not enough for him simply to disclose what intelligence had been gathered.
- She simply spoke with her aunt, talking of the year that had passed since they had last seen one another.
- She simply straightens her back and glared at the dwarf as if trying to intimidate him in to silence.
- As annoyed at himself as he was, he simply could not remember clearly what she had said.
- Oh come on, Mr Graber, why not simply go straight to Ebay instead of fluffing around here.
- The charge was that if the car business failed, then the directors could simply walk away.
- Now, if something on television offends you, you can simply watch something else.
- It would be quite cruel of you to simply leave your dearest friends in the lurch in that manner!
- Her own passing was gentler; her family commented that she simply died of old age.
- There's simply not enough data to make a clear case for or against probiotics.
- He was simply trying to paint a picture of a possible or intelligible immaterial world.
- Here is clearly a man who can't simply assimilate musical influences, as others do.
Synonyms
merely, just, purely, solely, only, for no other reason
1. 2.1as submodifier Absolutely; completely (used for emphasis)
  绝对地；完全地（用于强调）；简直
  it makes Trevor simply furious
  这件事使特雷弗极其愤怒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The competition has claimed that our customers are unhappy with us but that simply isn't true.
  There is simply insufficient evidence before me as to the true cause of the failure of Wines.
  Whereas the latter may well include the former, it is simply not true the other way round.
  The suggestion that she only rubs shoulders with the rich and famous is simply not true.
  Our preconception that British television is the best in the world is simply not true.
  It is simply not true that young people are unwilling to volunteer, she added.
  It is simply not true that the best thing to do is always to act first and think later.
  This sort of testing is simply disgusting and is a totally unnecessary procedure.
  Telling someone you love them is so not enough, you have to act in such a way to back that up else it simply isn't true.
  As for the nation being unable to afford the Turner proposals, this is simply not true.
  This is simply not true, as a quick look at his latest Spectator article will demonstrate.
  He combined simply lovely tunes with intelligent, humane and often very funny lyrics.
  Pats are just as valuable and if you feed him or her then you are simply the best.
  Perhaps we can't cure cancer because the problem is simply beyond our intellects.
  It is simply not true that smoking is solely responsible for the current cancer epidemic.
  It is simply unkind to force people in Reg's position to travel overseas to get their last wish.
  All three leads are simply stellar in their roles and the interactions ring absolutely true.
  In one sense it might seem that what Heidegger is saying is simply not true.
  It has often been reported that he put on two stone over one summer but he says that is simply not true.
  That is simply not true, and that is why the Government is in such a mess on this stuff.
  Synonyms
  utterly, absolutely, completely, positively, really, totally
  informal plain, plumb
2. 2.2sentence adverb Used to introduce a short summary of a situation.
  简而言之
  quite simply, some things have to be taught
  简而言之，有些东西还得教。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He was, quite simply, a terrific guy, and everyone here is just devastated at the news.
  What is so brilliant about Turks is, quite simply, that their story is not just about Turks.
  Quite simply, there is more profit in a bag of crisps than in a pound of potatoes.
  This coat, you see, with its magical properties has quite simply changed my life.
  We didn't have much of a chance quite simply because the car was not quick enough.
  Quite simply, it was a gentle giant that treated its customers with respect and loyalty.
  Quite simply, the more that visitors come to Ilkley, the better it is the local economy.
  This is not a fitness issue but instead is quite simply down to how certain people handle intense heat.
  Quite simply, it was about being fifteen but appealed to every jaded, cynical adult who saw it.
  At the heart of the disputes was quite simply the principle upon which power should rest.
  There are animal rights campaigners who quite simply get no sympathy from me at all.
  It was quite simply a joy to behold, not for York of course, but even they had to admit it wasn't a wasted trip.
  I wanted it to be simple, clean, fresh and quite simply, less dark than the old Grayblog.
  Quite simply, France has been responsible for most of the modern world's big ideas.
  Quite simply, Stewartry were guilty of far too many unforced errors in the initial stages.
  The hope is, the time will come when you quite simply have to opt in to get your digital content to work.
  The post-Holocaust poets also tend to be silent on the subject quite simply because it is too big.
  It is, quite simply, one of the best ever role-playing games created on any platform.
  For many in his homeland, he was quite simply the greatest Pole that ever lived.
  The proposal was rejected because quite simply there was no money at association level to pay it.

Definition of simply in US English:

simply

adverbˈsɪmpliˈsimplē

1In a straightforward or plain manner.
直接地；简单地
speaking simply and from the heart
简单地说句心里话。
Example sentencesExamples
- She says fritters cooked simply is the best way to make it so it retains its unique flavour.
- He pointed out simply and clearly that she had been a great player - and that she still was.
- To put it quite simply, how can we have a bomber or bombers in the absence of a bomb?
- Willis and Curry's ideas can in fact be expressed simply and clearly, but they never are.
- One can put it quite simply: How can any significant journal be funded in our time?
- The situation can be seen more clearly and simply, though, in a way that is more helpful to you and to others.
- Looked at simply, Anne is as much a victim of her own actions as she is a victim of Stephen's.
- When British people farmed simply and ate plainly there was no need for organic produce.
- Put simply, transits are a map of the current planetary positions at any given time.
Synonyms
straightforwardly, directly
plainly, without adornment, without decoration, without ornament, without ornamentation, without embellishment, soberly, unfussily, unelaborately, unostentatiously, without frills
unpretentiously, modestly, naturally, quietly
2Merely; just.
仅仅；只不过
simply complete the application form
只需填好申请表。
Example sentencesExamples
- Now, if something on television offends you, you can simply watch something else.
- They do not change simply because new government directives tell us to do things differently.
- Her own passing was gentler; her family commented that she simply died of old age.
- Others simply spoke of their shock that Ali could have been capable of such a crime.
- Even then, it was not enough for him simply to disclose what intelligence had been gathered.
- She simply straightens her back and glared at the dwarf as if trying to intimidate him in to silence.
- Instead of simply giving the drawing back to the child, the guard tore it up in front of him.
- If you'd like to have your say, simply go to our guestbook and tell us what you think.
- There's simply not enough data to make a clear case for or against probiotics.
- Here is clearly a man who can't simply assimilate musical influences, as others do.
- Oh come on, Mr Graber, why not simply go straight to Ebay instead of fluffing around here.
- She simply spoke with her aunt, talking of the year that had passed since they had last seen one another.
- As annoyed at himself as he was, he simply could not remember clearly what she had said.
- The charge was that if the car business failed, then the directors could simply walk away.
- Less intelligent creatures would simply sit and wait for the weather to improve.
- Where possible people should simply stop what they are doing and go straight to the protest.
- He was simply trying to paint a picture of a possible or intelligible immaterial world.
- To continue the walk from the rock outcrops simply head straight on along the ridge.
- When the creatures slept, they simply lowered themselves straight to the ground.
- It would be quite cruel of you to simply leave your dearest friends in the lurch in that manner!
Synonyms
merely, just, purely, solely, only, for no other reason
1. 2.1as submodifier Absolutely; completely (used for emphasis)
  绝对地；完全地（用于强调）；简直
  it makes Terry simply furious
  这件事使特雷弗极其愤怒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As for the nation being unable to afford the Turner proposals, this is simply not true.
  It is simply not true that the best thing to do is always to act first and think later.
  The competition has claimed that our customers are unhappy with us but that simply isn't true.
  It is simply not true that smoking is solely responsible for the current cancer epidemic.
  Whereas the latter may well include the former, it is simply not true the other way round.
  This sort of testing is simply disgusting and is a totally unnecessary procedure.
  The suggestion that she only rubs shoulders with the rich and famous is simply not true.
  He combined simply lovely tunes with intelligent, humane and often very funny lyrics.
  It is simply unkind to force people in Reg's position to travel overseas to get their last wish.
  Pats are just as valuable and if you feed him or her then you are simply the best.
  It is simply not true that young people are unwilling to volunteer, she added.
  This is simply not true, as a quick look at his latest Spectator article will demonstrate.
  There is simply insufficient evidence before me as to the true cause of the failure of Wines.
  Our preconception that British television is the best in the world is simply not true.
  Telling someone you love them is so not enough, you have to act in such a way to back that up else it simply isn't true.
  It has often been reported that he put on two stone over one summer but he says that is simply not true.
  All three leads are simply stellar in their roles and the interactions ring absolutely true.
  In one sense it might seem that what Heidegger is saying is simply not true.
  Perhaps we can't cure cancer because the problem is simply beyond our intellects.
  That is simply not true, and that is why the Government is in such a mess on this stuff.
  Synonyms
  utterly, absolutely, completely, positively, really, totally
2. 2.2sentence adverb Used to introduce a short summary of a situation.
  简而言之
  quite simply, some things have to be taught
  简而言之，有些东西还得教。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Quite simply, the more that visitors come to Ilkley, the better it is the local economy.
  At the heart of the disputes was quite simply the principle upon which power should rest.
  Quite simply, Stewartry were guilty of far too many unforced errors in the initial stages.
  The post-Holocaust poets also tend to be silent on the subject quite simply because it is too big.
  This is not a fitness issue but instead is quite simply down to how certain people handle intense heat.
  I wanted it to be simple, clean, fresh and quite simply, less dark than the old Grayblog.
  Quite simply, it was about being fifteen but appealed to every jaded, cynical adult who saw it.
  It is, quite simply, one of the best ever role-playing games created on any platform.
  There are animal rights campaigners who quite simply get no sympathy from me at all.
  It was quite simply a joy to behold, not for York of course, but even they had to admit it wasn't a wasted trip.
  What is so brilliant about Turks is, quite simply, that their story is not just about Turks.
  This coat, you see, with its magical properties has quite simply changed my life.
  For many in his homeland, he was quite simply the greatest Pole that ever lived.
  The hope is, the time will come when you quite simply have to opt in to get your digital content to work.
  Quite simply, there is more profit in a bag of crisps than in a pound of potatoes.
  We didn't have much of a chance quite simply because the car was not quick enough.
  Quite simply, it was a gentle giant that treated its customers with respect and loyalty.
  Quite simply, France has been responsible for most of the modern world's big ideas.
  He was, quite simply, a terrific guy, and everyone here is just devastated at the news.
  The proposal was rejected because quite simply there was no money at association level to pay it.

词汇	simply
释义	Definition of simply in English: simply adverbˈsɪmpliˈsɪmpli 1In a straightforward or plain manner. 直接地；简单地 she spoke simply and from the heart 简单地说句心里话。 Example sentencesExamples Put simply, transits are a map of the current planetary positions at any given time. One can put it quite simply: How can any significant journal be funded in our time? Willis and Curry's ideas can in fact be expressed simply and clearly, but they never are. He pointed out simply and clearly that she had been a great player - and that she still was. She says fritters cooked simply is the best way to make it so it retains its unique flavour. The situation can be seen more clearly and simply, though, in a way that is more helpful to you and to others. Looked at simply, Anne is as much a victim of her own actions as she is a victim of Stephen's. When British people farmed simply and ate plainly there was no need for organic produce. To put it quite simply, how can we have a bomber or bombers in the absence of a bomb? Synonyms straightforwardly, directly clearly, plainly, intelligibly, lucidly, unambiguously plainly, without adornment, without decoration, without ornament/ornamentation, without embellishment, soberly, unfussily, unelaborately, unostentatiously, without frills severely, austerely, starkly, with restraint, monastically classically, without clutter unpretentiously, modestly, naturally, quietly 2Merely; just. 仅仅；只不过 simply complete the application form 只需填好申请表。 Example sentencesExamples Instead of simply giving the drawing back to the child, the guard tore it up in front of him. If you'd like to have your say, simply go to our guestbook and tell us what you think. Others simply spoke of their shock that Ali could have been capable of such a crime. They do not change simply because new government directives tell us to do things differently. Less intelligent creatures would simply sit and wait for the weather to improve. Where possible people should simply stop what they are doing and go straight to the protest. When the creatures slept, they simply lowered themselves straight to the ground. To continue the walk from the rock outcrops simply head straight on along the ridge. Even then, it was not enough for him simply to disclose what intelligence had been gathered. She simply spoke with her aunt, talking of the year that had passed since they had last seen one another. She simply straightens her back and glared at the dwarf as if trying to intimidate him in to silence. As annoyed at himself as he was, he simply could not remember clearly what she had said. Oh come on, Mr Graber, why not simply go straight to Ebay instead of fluffing around here. The charge was that if the car business failed, then the directors could simply walk away. Now, if something on television offends you, you can simply watch something else. It would be quite cruel of you to simply leave your dearest friends in the lurch in that manner! Her own passing was gentler; her family commented that she simply died of old age. There's simply not enough data to make a clear case for or against probiotics. He was simply trying to paint a picture of a possible or intelligible immaterial world. Here is clearly a man who can't simply assimilate musical influences, as others do. Synonyms merely, just, purely, solely, only, for no other reason 2.1as submodifier Absolutely; completely (used for emphasis) 绝对地；完全地（用于强调）；简直 it makes Trevor simply furious 这件事使特雷弗极其愤怒。 Example sentencesExamples The competition has claimed that our customers are unhappy with us but that simply isn't true. There is simply insufficient evidence before me as to the true cause of the failure of Wines. Whereas the latter may well include the former, it is simply not true the other way round. The suggestion that she only rubs shoulders with the rich and famous is simply not true. Our preconception that British television is the best in the world is simply not true. It is simply not true that young people are unwilling to volunteer, she added. It is simply not true that the best thing to do is always to act first and think later. This sort of testing is simply disgusting and is a totally unnecessary procedure. Telling someone you love them is so not enough, you have to act in such a way to back that up else it simply isn't true. As for the nation being unable to afford the Turner proposals, this is simply not true. This is simply not true, as a quick look at his latest Spectator article will demonstrate. He combined simply lovely tunes with intelligent, humane and often very funny lyrics. Pats are just as valuable and if you feed him or her then you are simply the best. Perhaps we can't cure cancer because the problem is simply beyond our intellects. It is simply not true that smoking is solely responsible for the current cancer epidemic. It is simply unkind to force people in Reg's position to travel overseas to get their last wish. All three leads are simply stellar in their roles and the interactions ring absolutely true. In one sense it might seem that what Heidegger is saying is simply not true. It has often been reported that he put on two stone over one summer but he says that is simply not true. That is simply not true, and that is why the Government is in such a mess on this stuff. Synonyms utterly, absolutely, completely, positively, really, totally informal plain, plumb 2.2sentence adverb Used to introduce a short summary of a situation. 简而言之 quite simply, some things have to be taught 简而言之，有些东西还得教。 Example sentencesExamples He was, quite simply, a terrific guy, and everyone here is just devastated at the news. What is so brilliant about Turks is, quite simply, that their story is not just about Turks. Quite simply, there is more profit in a bag of crisps than in a pound of potatoes. This coat, you see, with its magical properties has quite simply changed my life. We didn't have much of a chance quite simply because the car was not quick enough. Quite simply, it was a gentle giant that treated its customers with respect and loyalty. Quite simply, the more that visitors come to Ilkley, the better it is the local economy. This is not a fitness issue but instead is quite simply down to how certain people handle intense heat. Quite simply, it was about being fifteen but appealed to every jaded, cynical adult who saw it. At the heart of the disputes was quite simply the principle upon which power should rest. There are animal rights campaigners who quite simply get no sympathy from me at all. It was quite simply a joy to behold, not for York of course, but even they had to admit it wasn't a wasted trip. I wanted it to be simple, clean, fresh and quite simply, less dark than the old Grayblog. Quite simply, France has been responsible for most of the modern world's big ideas. Quite simply, Stewartry were guilty of far too many unforced errors in the initial stages. The hope is, the time will come when you quite simply have to opt in to get your digital content to work. The post-Holocaust poets also tend to be silent on the subject quite simply because it is too big. It is, quite simply, one of the best ever role-playing games created on any platform. For many in his homeland, he was quite simply the greatest Pole that ever lived. The proposal was rejected because quite simply there was no money at association level to pay it. Definition of simply in US English: simply adverbˈsɪmpliˈsimplē 1In a straightforward or plain manner. 直接地；简单地 speaking simply and from the heart 简单地说句心里话。 Example sentencesExamples She says fritters cooked simply is the best way to make it so it retains its unique flavour. He pointed out simply and clearly that she had been a great player - and that she still was. To put it quite simply, how can we have a bomber or bombers in the absence of a bomb? Willis and Curry's ideas can in fact be expressed simply and clearly, but they never are. One can put it quite simply: How can any significant journal be funded in our time? The situation can be seen more clearly and simply, though, in a way that is more helpful to you and to others. Looked at simply, Anne is as much a victim of her own actions as she is a victim of Stephen's. When British people farmed simply and ate plainly there was no need for organic produce. Put simply, transits are a map of the current planetary positions at any given time. Synonyms straightforwardly, directly plainly, without adornment, without decoration, without ornament, without ornamentation, without embellishment, soberly, unfussily, unelaborately, unostentatiously, without frills unpretentiously, modestly, naturally, quietly 2Merely; just. 仅仅；只不过 simply complete the application form 只需填好申请表。 Example sentencesExamples Now, if something on television offends you, you can simply watch something else. They do not change simply because new government directives tell us to do things differently. Her own passing was gentler; her family commented that she simply died of old age. Others simply spoke of their shock that Ali could have been capable of such a crime. Even then, it was not enough for him simply to disclose what intelligence had been gathered. She simply straightens her back and glared at the dwarf as if trying to intimidate him in to silence. Instead of simply giving the drawing back to the child, the guard tore it up in front of him. If you'd like to have your say, simply go to our guestbook and tell us what you think. There's simply not enough data to make a clear case for or against probiotics. Here is clearly a man who can't simply assimilate musical influences, as others do. Oh come on, Mr Graber, why not simply go straight to Ebay instead of fluffing around here. She simply spoke with her aunt, talking of the year that had passed since they had last seen one another. As annoyed at himself as he was, he simply could not remember clearly what she had said. The charge was that if the car business failed, then the directors could simply walk away. Less intelligent creatures would simply sit and wait for the weather to improve. Where possible people should simply stop what they are doing and go straight to the protest. He was simply trying to paint a picture of a possible or intelligible immaterial world. To continue the walk from the rock outcrops simply head straight on along the ridge. When the creatures slept, they simply lowered themselves straight to the ground. It would be quite cruel of you to simply leave your dearest friends in the lurch in that manner! Synonyms merely, just, purely, solely, only, for no other reason 2.1as submodifier Absolutely; completely (used for emphasis) 绝对地；完全地（用于强调）；简直 it makes Terry simply furious 这件事使特雷弗极其愤怒。 Example sentencesExamples As for the nation being unable to afford the Turner proposals, this is simply not true. It is simply not true that the best thing to do is always to act first and think later. The competition has claimed that our customers are unhappy with us but that simply isn't true. It is simply not true that smoking is solely responsible for the current cancer epidemic. Whereas the latter may well include the former, it is simply not true the other way round. This sort of testing is simply disgusting and is a totally unnecessary procedure. The suggestion that she only rubs shoulders with the rich and famous is simply not true. He combined simply lovely tunes with intelligent, humane and often very funny lyrics. It is simply unkind to force people in Reg's position to travel overseas to get their last wish. Pats are just as valuable and if you feed him or her then you are simply the best. It is simply not true that young people are unwilling to volunteer, she added. This is simply not true, as a quick look at his latest Spectator article will demonstrate. There is simply insufficient evidence before me as to the true cause of the failure of Wines. Our preconception that British television is the best in the world is simply not true. Telling someone you love them is so not enough, you have to act in such a way to back that up else it simply isn't true. It has often been reported that he put on two stone over one summer but he says that is simply not true. All three leads are simply stellar in their roles and the interactions ring absolutely true. In one sense it might seem that what Heidegger is saying is simply not true. Perhaps we can't cure cancer because the problem is simply beyond our intellects. That is simply not true, and that is why the Government is in such a mess on this stuff. Synonyms utterly, absolutely, completely, positively, really, totally 2.2sentence adverb Used to introduce a short summary of a situation. 简而言之 quite simply, some things have to be taught 简而言之，有些东西还得教。 Example sentencesExamples Quite simply, the more that visitors come to Ilkley, the better it is the local economy. At the heart of the disputes was quite simply the principle upon which power should rest. Quite simply, Stewartry were guilty of far too many unforced errors in the initial stages. The post-Holocaust poets also tend to be silent on the subject quite simply because it is too big. This is not a fitness issue but instead is quite simply down to how certain people handle intense heat. I wanted it to be simple, clean, fresh and quite simply, less dark than the old Grayblog. Quite simply, it was about being fifteen but appealed to every jaded, cynical adult who saw it. It is, quite simply, one of the best ever role-playing games created on any platform. There are animal rights campaigners who quite simply get no sympathy from me at all. It was quite simply a joy to behold, not for York of course, but even they had to admit it wasn't a wasted trip. What is so brilliant about Turks is, quite simply, that their story is not just about Turks. This coat, you see, with its magical properties has quite simply changed my life. For many in his homeland, he was quite simply the greatest Pole that ever lived. The hope is, the time will come when you quite simply have to opt in to get your digital content to work. Quite simply, there is more profit in a bag of crisps than in a pound of potatoes. We didn't have much of a chance quite simply because the car was not quick enough. Quite simply, it was a gentle giant that treated its customers with respect and loyalty. Quite simply, France has been responsible for most of the modern world's big ideas. He was, quite simply, a terrific guy, and everyone here is just devastated at the news. The proposal was rejected because quite simply there was no money at association level to pay it.
随便看	Nervii nervily nervily nervine nerviness nerviness nerving Nervi, Pier Luigi lack of civilization lack of coherence lack of colour lack of comfort lack of company lack of compassion lack of complaint lack of completion lack of compliance with lack of comprehension lack of concentration lack of concern lack of confidence lack of confidence/conviction lack of confidence/faith in lack of congruence lack of consideration