29.3.1. gy. A1C1 (példák)

simplify verb /ˈsɪm.plɪ.faɪ/ [T] egyszerűsít, leegyszerűsít

the new, simplified tax system

He tried to simplify the story for the younger audience.

ease noun /iːz/ [U] gondtalanság, könnyedség

She won the 400m race with ease.

I was amazed at the ease with which she learnt the language.

simplicity noun /sɪmˈplɪs.ɪ.ti/ [U] egyszerűség, természetesség

The advantage of the plan is its simplicity.

The examination was simplicity itself.

I admire the simplicity of her designs.

basic adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/ 3 alap-, alapvető (a legegyszerűbb)

It's the most basic model.

easy adjective /ˈiː.zi/ könnyű, egyszerű; kényelmes, gondtalan

an easy exam

Would a ten o'clock appointment be easier for you?

It's easy to see why he's so popular.

She's very easy to talk to.

The easiest thing to do would be for us to take the train home.

plain adjective /pleɪn/ 1 egyszerű (nem összetett/komplikált)

a plain style of architecture

He prefers plain food - nothing too fancy.

simple adjective /ˈsɪm.pl̩/ 1 egyszerű, könnyen érthető/megtehető

The instructions were written in simple English.

It's simple to find our house.

I want an explanation, but keep/make it simple.

simple adjective /ˈsɪm.pl̩/ 2 egyszerű (nem bonyolult); dísztelen

a simple life

a simple black dress

We had a simple meal of bread and cheese.

smooth adjective /smuːð/ 2 sima, zökkenőmentes (problémák/nehézségek nélküli)

Her job is to help students make a smooth transition from high school to college.

straightforward adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔː.wəd/ egyszerű, világos (könnyen elvégezhető/érthető); egyenes, szókimondó

Just follow the signs to Bradford - it's very straightforward.