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painless adj.
⇨ easy 1easy1 adjective Is it easy to make? 这个容易做吗？anything for an easy life 使生活安逸舒适的东西easy ♦︎ simple ♦︎ straightforward ♦︎ effortless ♦︎ uncomplicated ♦︎ undemanding ♦︎ painless ♦︎ cushy ♦︎ plain sailingThese words all describe sth that is not difficult and that can therefore be done, obtained or understood without a lot of effort or problems. 这些词均表示容易的、轻易的、不费力的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be easy / simple / straightforward / plain sailing for sb◆to be easy / simple / straightforward / painless / plain sailing to do sth◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / an undemanding / a cushy job◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / an undemanding task◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward / a painless method◆an easy / a simple / a straightforward matter / decision / test / question◆There's no easy / simple / straightforward answer.◆relatively easy / simple / straightforward / uncomplicated / undemanding / painless◆apparently easy / simple / straightforward / effortless■ easy done or obtained without a lot of effort or problems 容易的；轻易的；不费力的◆It was a really easy exam.这次考试真容易。◆This encyclopedia is designed for quick and easy reference.这部百科全书的特点在于查阅资料快捷、方便。◆Their house isn't the easiest place to get to.去他们家可不容易。◆It can't be easy for her, on her own with the children.她一个人带着这些孩子绝非易事。◆Several schools are within easy reach (= not far away).几所学校都在附近。OPP difficult , hard ⇨ difficult 1 ▸ ease noun [uncountable] ◆He passed the exam with ease.他轻而易举地通过了考试。◆The computer is popular for its good design and ease of use.这款电脑设计巧妙、简单易用，因而广受欢迎。 OPP difficulty ⇨ difficulty ▸ easily adverb ◆The museum is easily accessible by car.开车可以方便地到达博物馆。◆Learning languages doesn't come easily to him.学语言对他来说不是件容易的事。■ simple easy to understand or do because it contains very few, very basic parts or actions （因结构或操作简单）易于理解的，易做的◆I used a very simple method to obtain the answer.我用了非常简单的方法得出了答案。◆This machine is simple to use.这台机器操作很简单。◆Give the necessary information but keep it simple.说说基本情况，简单一点。◆ (especially spoken) We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that.我们输了是因为我们打得不好，就这么简单。OPP complex , elaborate ⇨ complex , difficult ⇨ difficult 1 ▸ simplicity / /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ / noun [uncountable] ◆the relative simplicity of the new PC新型个人电脑的相对容易使用◆For the sake of simplicity, let's divide the discussion into two parts.为了方便起见，我们把讨论分成两部分。▸ simply adverb ◆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。NOTE 辨析 Easy or simple? Easy means 'not difficult': an easy test/task is one that causes you no problems because you have the ability and understanding to do it; some people might find it easy, but some might not, depending on their abilities. Simple means 'not complicated': a simple test/task is one that only needs very few, very basic actions and does not really depend on people's abilities. Easily means 'without having any difficulty'. * easy指容易的；easy test/task指测试或任务能够做到或可以理解，不会造成问题；容易与否因人而异，取决于能力高低。simple指不复杂；simple test/task指只需要几个基本步骤便可完成，不太取决于人的能力。easily指不费力地◆I can easily finish it tonight.我今晚就能轻松完成。 Simply means 'without causing any difficulty of understanding'. * simply指简单易懂地◆The book explains grammar simply and clearly.该书把语法解释得简单、明了。 ■ straightforward easy to do or understand because it contains nothing unexpected （因一切都在预期之内）简单的，易懂的◆It's a relatively straightforward process.那是个相对简单的过程。◆It's quite straightforward to get here from your house.从你家来这儿相当容易。OPP complicated , involved ⇨ complex NOTE 辨析 Simple or straightforward?These two words are very similar in meaning and use. Collocates of both words include question, answer, case, matter, method, procedure and exercise. Something that is straightforward may not be quite as basic as sth that is simple but it causes no problems because there is nothing unusual or unexpected about it. 这两个词的意义和用法很相似，都可以与question、answer、case、matter、method、procedure、exercise等词搭配。straightforward的浅易程度不如simple，但是也并不困难，因一切都符合常规或预期。■ effortless seeming to need little or no effort 无需费力的；容易的◆She dances with effortless grace.她的舞蹈动作优美、轻松自如。◆He made playing the guitar look effortless.他弹起吉他来显得轻松自如。▸ effortlessly adverb ◆Your presentation must move effortlessly from one point to the next.你的报告必须从一个要点自然过渡到另一个要点。■ uncomplicated [uncountable] (rather formal) without any difficulty or confusion 简单的；率真的；不混乱的◆It's an uncomplicated computer interface that is truly easy to use.那是个简单的计算机界面，非常容易操作。◆It came as a relief to hold a light, uncomplicated conversation with an ordinary guy.跟一个普通人轻松、直率地聊天，真是畅快。ⓘ Uncomplicated is used especially to talk about life, relationships and emotions. It can describe people who have uncomplicated relationships and emotions. * uncomplicated尤用来形容生活、关系和情感，指关系或情感简单、不复杂◆He was an easygoing, uncomplicated young man.他是个随和、率真的年轻人。It is also used in medical contexts to mean 'without medical complications'. 在医学语境中，uncomplicated指无并发症的◆an uncomplicated pregnancy / birth无并发症妊娠／分娩 OPP complicated ⇨ complex ■ undemanding (written) not needing a lot of effort or thought 不费力的；不费神的；轻松容易的◆I wanted an undemanding job which would leave me free to pursue my hobbies.我想要找一个轻松的工作，使我有闲暇从事业余爱好。 OPP demanding ⇨ difficult 1 ■ painless (written) not unpleasant or difficult to do 愉快的；轻松的；不难的◆The interview turned out to be relatively painless.结果这次面试还算轻松。■ cushy / /ˈkʊʃi/ / (informal, often disapproving) very easy and pleasant; needing little or no effort 轻松愉快的；安逸的；不费劲的◆His father found him a cushy job in the office.他父亲给他找了个在办公室里不用费心劳神的工作。■ plain ˈsailing idiom simple and free from trouble 顺利；一帆风顺◆If you get the measurements right, the rest of the job should be plain sailing.如果测量工作做对了，余下的事情应该会很顺利。 |