A2 adjective 중립 #451 가장 일반적인

simple

/ˈsɪm.pəl/

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

예시

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1

This recipe is very simple to follow for beginners.

This recipe is very simple to follow for beginners.

2

The committee requests a simple explanation of the new policy.

The committee requests a simple explanation of the new policy.

3

It's a simple fix, so it should only take a minute.

It's a simple fix, so it should only take a minute.

어휘 가족

명사
simplicity
Verb
simplify
부사
simply
형용사
simple
관련
simplification
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암기 팁

Think of the 'SIM' in simple as standing for 'Single Idea Method'—just one easy way to do something.

빠른 퀴즈

The instructions were so ____ that even a child could understand them.

정답!

정답은: simple

예시

1

This recipe is very simple to follow for beginners.

everyday

This recipe is very simple to follow for beginners.

2

The committee requests a simple explanation of the new policy.

formal

The committee requests a simple explanation of the new policy.

3

It's a simple fix, so it should only take a minute.

informal

It's a simple fix, so it should only take a minute.

4

The researchers sought a simple solution to the mathematical problem.

academic

The researchers sought a simple solution to the mathematical problem.

5

We need to keep the user interface simple for our clients.

business

We need to keep the user interface simple for our clients.

어휘 가족

명사
simplicity
Verb
simplify
부사
simply
형용사
simple
관련
simplification

자주 쓰는 조합

simple task a basic or easy job
simple truth a fundamental or basic fact
simple logic reasoning that is easy to follow
simple life a way of living without many possessions or stress
simple majority winning by receiving more than half of the votes

자주 쓰는 구문

Pure and simple

nothing else but

Simple as that

it is very easy or clear

Keep it simple

do not make something complicated

자주 혼동되는 단어

simple vs Easy

Simple refers to the structure or lack of complexity, while easy refers to the low level of effort needed to complete a task.

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사용 참고사항

Use simple to describe things that have few parts or are not elaborate. While often positive, calling a person 'simple' can sometimes be an insult implying they are not very intelligent.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use simple when they specifically mean easy. While they overlap, simple is better for describing designs or explanations, whereas easy is better for physical tasks.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'SIM' in simple as standing for 'Single Idea Method'—just one easy way to do something.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'simplus', meaning 'plain' or 'uncompounded'.

문법 패턴

Used before a noun (a simple plan) Used after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem' (the game is simple) Followed by 'to' + infinitive (simple to use)
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문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, there is a strong movement toward 'simple living' or minimalism to counter modern stress.

빠른 퀴즈

The instructions were so ____ that even a child could understand them.

정답!

정답은: simple

관련 단어

alienation

B2

Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.

alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

allergy

B2

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

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