Simples
Translation of "simples" into Russian
simple
Nounsimples
pl
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
simple
simples pl
He was considered a simple by the townsfolk.
Горожане считали его простаком.
лекарственная трава
The herbalist recommended a simple to help with the cold symptoms.
Травник порекомендовал лекарственную траву для облегчения симптомов простуды.
simple
Verbsimples
simple
simples
simpled Past Simple / Past Participle
simpling Gerund
Archaic/rare verb meaning ‘to gather medicinal herbs’ or ‘to treat with medicinal herbs’
травничать
собирать лекарственные травы; устар. The apothecary would simple in the meadows at dawn.
Аптекарь на заре травничал в лугах.
Additional translations
траволечить
лечить травами; редк. simples
InterjectionUK
/ˈsɪmpəlz/
US
/ˈsɪmpəlz/
simples
Informal British English catch-phrase meaning that something is very easy or obvious.
проще простого
Разговорное междометие, подчёркивающее очевидную лёгкость действия. Just press this button and it works—simples!
Просто нажми эту кнопку, и всё заработает — проще простого!
Additional translations
Разговорное; подчёркивает отсутствие сложности.
Definitions
simple
NounA medicinal herb, especially one used in the past.
The herbalist recommended a simple to help with the cold symptoms.
A person lacking in intelligence or common sense.
He was often considered a simple by those who didn't understand his unique perspective.
(Philosophy, rare) An ultimate element or entity without internal parts.
In his ontology, minds and bodies were analysed into simples.
(dated) A person regarded as lacking in intelligence or common sense; a simpleton.
They mocked him as a simple who knew nothing of city life.
(archaic) A medicinal herb used on its own rather than in combination.
Medieval physicians often prescribed simples like chamomile for stomach aches.
simple
Verb(intransitive, archaic) To gather medicinal herbs.
The apothecary would simple in the meadows at dawn.
(transitive, archaic) To treat with medicinal herbs.
The healer simpled her patients with roots and leaves from the forest.
simples
InterjectionUK
/ˈsɪmpəlz/
US
/ˈsɪmpəlz/
Used to state that something is very easy to do or understand; as simple as that.
Click on the link, choose your size, and the shoes will be delivered tomorrow—simples!