simplify

/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v.
标准词条 CET-4
一句话记住

简化;使简单

释义与例句

v. 简化;使简单
to make something easier to do or understand by making it less complicated
  1. We need to simplify the application process for new students.
    我们需要简化新生的申请流程。
  2. Can you simplify the instructions so that children can follow them?
    你能把说明简化一下让孩子们能看懂吗?
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. The new software simplifies the task of managing files.
    新软件简化了文件管理的任务。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 simple(简单的)+ify(使…)→使简单→简化

词族与关联词

词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
  • simple 简单的
    形容词形式
  • simplification 简化
    名词形式
同义词
  • streamline 使精简;提高效率
    simplify 侧重变简单,streamline 侧重精简提高效率
    The company streamlined its production process. 公司精简了生产流程。
反义词
  • complicate 使复杂化
    与简化相反的动作
    Don't complicate matters by adding more rules. 不要增加更多规则让事情变复杂。
常见搭配
  • simplify the process 简化流程
    The bank has simplified the loan application process. 银行简化了贷款申请流程。
  • simplify things 简化事情
    Let me simplify things by explaining it step by step. 让我分步解释,把事情说简单些。