simple
gb/sˈɪmpəl/ us/sˈɪmpəl/
A1
Английский
~ 700
egyszerű, könnyű, dísztelen, szerény, együgyű, buta
A1
1
Модель употребления:
[something] is simple
The instructions are simple and clear.
Az utasítások egyszerűek és világosak.
It was a simple question, but nobody knew the answer.
Egyszerű kérdés volt, de senki sem tudta a választ.
Cooking this dish is quite simple.
Примеры для изучающих
This game is simple.
Ez a játék egyszerű.
The test is simple.
A teszt könnyű.
Her plan is simple and good.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'simple' with 'single'. 'Simple' means not difficult; 'single' means only one.
Значение
Easy to understand or do
Коллокации
simple task
|simple answer
|simple question
|simple instructions
|simple solution
Синонимы
easy (More common in everyday speech; can imply less effort.)
Антонимы
complicated (Implies something has many parts and is harder to understand or do.)
Темы
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Easy to understand or do; not hard.
Not difficult to understand, deal with, or carry out.
A2
2
Модель употребления:
[something] is simple
She wore a simple black dress.
Egyszerű fekete ruhát viselt.
The cabin was furnished in a simple style.
A faházat egyszerű stílusban rendezték be.
We had a simple lunch of bread and cheese.
Примеры для изучающих
I like your simple shirt.
Tetszik az egyszerű inged.
The room is simple.
A szoba egyszerűen van berendezve.
We eat a simple dinner.
Значение
Plain in style or appearance
Коллокации
simple dress
|simple design
|simple style
|simple meal
Синонимы
plain (Focuses more on lacking decoration or complexity in appearance.)
Антонимы
fancy (Describes something with elaborate design or decoration.)
Темы
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Plain and without extra decoration.
Not decorated, fancy, or elaborate.
B1
3
egyszerű
A2
Модель употребления:
[something] is simple
A lever is a simple machine.
Az emelő egy egyszerű gép.
The design is simple yet effective.
A kialakítás egyszerű, mégis hatékony.
This is a simple circuit with just two components.
Примеры для изучающих
This is a simple machine.
Ez egy egyszerű gép.
The toy has a simple shape.
A játéknak egyszerű formája van.
We use a simple tool.
Значение
Having few parts or elements
Коллокации
simple machine
|simple structure
|simple system
Синонимы
basic (Emphasizes the fundamental nature rather than low difficulty.)
Антонимы
complex (Involves many interconnected parts.)
Темы
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Made of only a few parts.
Made of only a small number of parts; not complex in structure.
B1
4
Модель употребления:
[someone] lives a simple life
They chose to live a simple life in the countryside.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy egyszerű életet élnek vidéken.
He enjoys the simple pleasures of gardening and reading.
Élvezi a kertészkedés és az olvasás egyszerű örömeit.
Her home reflects her simple lifestyle.
Примеры для изучающих
I want a simple life.
Egyszerű életre vágyom.
They live a simple life.
Egyszerű életet élnek.
He likes a simple home.
Значение
Modest in lifestyle or habits
Коллокации
simple life
|simple living
Синонимы
modest (Focuses on humbleness rather than ease.)
Антонимы
extravagant (Characterized by excessive spending or luxury.)
Темы
lifestyle
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Living in a modest way without many luxuries.
Living or done in a way that is modest, without unnecessary luxury.
B2
INFORMAL
5
He's a bit simple, so be patient with him.
Kicsit együgyű, ezért légy türelmes vele.
I think she’s too simple to see what’s going on.
Szerintem túl együgyű ahhoz, hogy átlássa, mi folyik.
They treated him as if he were simple.
Примеры для изучающих
He is a bit simple.
Ő egy kicsit együgyű.
She is simple and does not see the trick.
Együgyű, és nem veszi észre a trükköt.
They think I am simple.
Значение
Not very intelligent (informal)
Коллокации
a bit simple
Синонимы
slow-witted (More formal and less colloquial than 'simple' in this sense.)
Антонимы
clever (Quick to understand and think of good ideas.)
Темы
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Not smart; not showing good thinking (informal).
(Informal) Not very intelligent or lacking common sense.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
simple
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpəl/
US/sˈɪmpəl/
Слоги и ударение
simple (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (simple)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: simple
- Comparative: simpler
- Superlative: simplest
Родственные слова
Forms
simpler
adjective
simplest
adjective
Core family
Related words
simplification
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
complex
adjective B1
complicated
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
simplistic
adjective C1
oversimplify
verb
Выражения
in simple terms
1/ˈɪn sˈɪmpəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Explain using easy language and ideas
To say something in an easy way so people can understand it quickly.
Примеры
- In simple terms, the law protects consumers from fraud.
- Let me put it in simple terms so everyone understands.
simple as that
1/sˈɪmpəl ˈæz ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely straightforward, nothing more to add
It is very clear and needs no more explanation.
Примеры
- You just follow the recipe — simple as that.
- If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Simple as that.
the simple life
1/ðə sˈɪmpəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
A modest lifestyle without luxury
A way of living without many things, often in the country and close to nature.
Примеры
- They moved to the mountains to live the simple life.
- She dreams of the simple life on a farm.
keep it simple
1/kˈip ˈɪt sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
Make something easy to understand or do
Do not make something complicated; make it easy to understand or do.
Примеры
- When giving instructions, try to keep it simple.
- The best designs keep it simple for the user.
- Keep it simple so that everyone understands.