simply

adv.

1. （强调简单）仅仅，只，不过
   used to emphasize how easy or basic sth is
   1. Simply add hot water and stir.
      只需加上热水搅动就行。
   2. The runway is simply a strip of grass.
      所谓跑道不过是一长条草地而已。
   3. Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
      成名常常是身在其位，恰逢其时，仅此而已。
   4. You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach.
      你可以进行所有的水上运动，或只是躺在沙滩上。
2. （强调某说法）确实，简直
   used to emphasize a statement
   1. You simply must see the play.
      那出戏你真得看看。
   2. The view is simply wonderful!
      景色美极了！
   3. That is simply not true!
      那根本不是真的！
   4. I haven't seen her for simply ages.
      我真是好久没见她了。
3. 简单地
   in a way that is easy to understand
   1. The book explains grammar simply and clearly.
      这本书对语法解释得简明扼要。
   2. Anyway, to put it simply , we still owe them £2 000.
      反正简单地说，我们还欠他们2 000英镑。
4. 简朴地；朴素地
   in a way that is natural and plain
   1. The rooms are simply furnished.
      房间陈设简朴。
   2. They live simply (= they do not spend much money) .
      他们生活简朴。
5. （引出概括或解释）不过，只是
   used to introduce a summary or an explanation of sth that you have just said or done
   1. I don't want to be rude, it's simply that we have to be careful who we give this information to.
      我不是有意无礼，只不过这份资料给谁我们必须很慎重。

1. ADV 简单地;只不过;仅仅;纯粹
   You use simply to emphasize that something consists of only one thing, happens for only one reason, or is done in only one way.
   1. The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base...
      这张桌子只不过是在底座上安了一块圆形刨花板。
   2. Most of the damage that's occurred was simply because of fallen trees...
      目前大部分损坏都是因为倒下的树木造成的。
   3. Many people switch on the television simply to stave off boredom over the Christmas break...
      很多人打开电视仅仅是为了打发圣诞节休息期间的无聊时光而已。
   4. A sitting room can be transformed into a guest bedroom simply by adding a sofabed.
      加上一张沙发床，客厅便变成了客房。
2. ADV (用于强调)简直，根本
   You use simply to emphasize what you are saying.
   1. This sort of increase simply cannot be justified...
      这种增长根本就不合理。
   2. So many of these questions simply don't have answers...
      这些问题有很多根本就没有答案。
   3. In a poll of those leaving the theatre and nine out of ten thought it was simply marvellous.
      一项对那些刚在剧院看完这场戏的观众所作的调查显示，十有八九的人都认为它简直棒极了。
3. See also: simple

1. I should have simply Xeroxed this sheet for you.
   我应该把这张纸给你复印一下就对了。
2. Darling how lovely to see you, you look simply divine.
   亲爱的，见到你太让人高兴了，你看上去简直美极了。
3. He has simply been exposed as an adulterer and a fool.
   有人揭发他就是个奸夫和白痴。
4. I've simply extracted a few figures
   我只是提取了一些数据。
5. It was not simply a practical matter, but a fundamental question of principle.
   那不仅仅是个实际问题，更是一个根本性的原则问题。
6. It would be hypocritical to say I travel at 70mph simply because that is the law
   如果因为法律规定的时速是70英里我就说自己的车速是这么高，那就是虚伪了。
7. I was afraid you'd simply feel we were imposing on you
   我担心你会觉得我们是在勉强你。
8. Some people simply can't take it and they just go insane
   一些人完全承受不了，结果就精神失常了。
9. I'll explain it nice and simply so you can understand.
   我会清楚简单地进行解释，以便能让你们明白。
10. Hoffman did not simply oppose the system; he used the system against itself.
    霍夫曼不仅仅是反对这个体制，他还利用体制自身的漏洞对它进行攻击。
11. She had noted down the names and she told me the story simply and factually
    她记下了那些名字，并且简单地给我讲了这件事的真实情况。
12. The people at my table were so obnoxious I simply had to change my seat.
    我那桌的人如此讨厌，我只好换了座位。
13. It's just that it's something very private, and I simply can't talk about it.
    只不过这是非常隐私的事情，我根本不能谈论这个。
14. You can vary the relative proportions of things in a picture very simply.
    你能很简单地改变一幅画中事物的相对比例。
15. I simply gave in to him, and I've regretted it ever since
    我就向他屈服了，从那以后我一直后悔。
16. The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base
    这张桌子只不过是在底座上安了一块圆形刨花板。
17. Most of the damage that's occurred was simply because of fallen trees
    目前大部分损坏都是因为倒下的树木造成的。
18. Many people switch on the television simply to stave off boredom over the Christmas break
    很多人打开电视仅仅是为了打发圣诞节休息期间的无聊时光而已。
19. A sitting room can be transformed into a guest bedroom simply by adding a sofabed.
    加上一张沙发床，客厅便变成了客房。
20. This sort of increase simply cannot be justified
    这种增长根本就不合理。
21. So many of these questions simply don't have answers
    这些问题有很多根本就没有答案。
22. In a poll of those leaving the theatre and nine out of ten thought it was simply marvellous.
    一项对那些刚在剧院看完这场戏的观众所作的调查显示，十有八九的人都认为它简直棒极了。
23. Many publishers have simply become far too slack.
    许多出版商就是变得过于懈怠了。
24. He had simply used a little imagination
    他只不过是用了一点点想象力。
25. We need to recognize that certain uses of the land upon which we live are simply wrong.
    我们需要认识到，我们对自己生活的这片土地的某些使用方式是完全错误的。
26. It is merely [ simply] a matter of time.
    这仅仅是时间问题。
27. I am simply unable to call to mind his name.
    我实在想不起来他的名字了。
28. It was simply a question of time.
    无非是个时间问题。
29. I simply must have the house built, even if I have to spend a lot of money.
    这房子一定要建，多花钱我也认了。
30. No, I simply must go.
    不行，我非得去。

adv

1. and nothing more
   1. I was merely asking
   2. it is simply a matter of time
   3. just a scratch
   4. he was only a child
   5. hopes that last but a moment

   Synonym:    merelyjustonlybut

2. absolutely
   1. we are simply broke

3. in a simple manner
   1. she was dressed plainly
   2. they lived very simply

   Synonym:    plainly

4. absolutely
   1. I just can't take it anymore
   2. he was just grand as Romeo
   3. it's simply beautiful!

   Synonym:    just