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Translation of "simple" into Russian

simple
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
simples pl
He was considered a simple by the townsfolk.
Горожане считали его простаком.
лекарственное растение
устар.; о лекарственной траве
The herbalist recommended a simple to help with the cold symptoms.
Травник порекомендовал лекарственное растение для облегчения симптомов простуды.
Additional translations
простое
простяк
simple
Verb
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
simpled Past Simple
simpled 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
зелейничать
устар.; лечить травами
simple
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪmpl/
US
/ˈsɪmpəl/
simpler Comp.
simplest Super.
The solution to the problem was surprisingly simple.
Решение проблемы было удивительно простым.
She wore a simple dress to the party.
Она надела незамысловатое платье на вечеринку.
о стиле жизни, одежде, привычках
He lived a simple life in the countryside.
Он вёл скромную жизнь в деревне.
This problem is simple enough for a child to solve.
Эта задача настолько элементарна, что её сможет решить ребёнок.
The recipe is simple enough for beginners to follow.
Рецепт достаточно несложный, чтобы его могли повторить новички.
о словах, манере, поведении; в значении sincere
Her simple honesty was refreshing in a world full of deceit.
Её искренняя честность была освежающей в мире, полном обмана.
Additional translations
В значении «не являющийся трудным»
О честности, манере, словах: без лукавства.
характеризует отсутствие художественной вычурности; стиль, искусство
Техн.: состоящий из одного элемента/компонента.
Без искусственности; натуральный по манере.
о внешнем виде, стиле, оформлении
simple
Adverb
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
Archaic: used mainly in older or literary language
архаичное употребление
Tell me simple, without any embellishment.
Скажи мне просто, без всяких украшений.

Definitions

simple
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
A medicinal herb or plant used in herbal remedies.
The old garden was full of simples for making tinctures.
(archaic) A medicinal herb used on its own rather than in combination.
Medieval physicians often prescribed simples like chamomile for stomach aches.
(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.
(Philosophy, rare) An ultimate element or entity without internal parts.
The teacher explained the simples of mathematics to the young students.
A 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.
simple
Verb
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
(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.
simple
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
(Mathematics, Finance) Not compound or involving multiple stages.
The bank offered an account that pays simple interest.
Free from guile or deceit; sincere.
Her simple honesty was refreshing in a world full of deceit.
Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.
The instructions were simple and easy to follow.
Not elaborate or artificial; natural.
He prefers a simple lifestyle, free from unnecessary complications.
Easy to understand, deal with, or perform; not difficult or complicated.
The recipe is so simple that even beginners can follow it.
Plain and unadorned in style or appearance; not elaborate or ornate.
She preferred a simple black dress over something flashy.
Consisting of a single element or component; not compound or complex.
A molecule of hydrogen is the simplest possible.
Consisting of only one part, element, or component; not compound.
The recipe calls for simple ingredients that are easy to find.
Easily understood, used, or done; not difficult.
It was a simple task that took only a few minutes.
Plain, basic, or without extra decoration or elaboration.
She wore a simple black dress.
Consisting of only one part or element; not compound or complex.
A simple leaf has one blade.
Naive or lacking sophistication; not worldly or clever.
He was too simple to recognize the trick.
Plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without luxury or sophistication.
She wore a simple dress to the party.
simple
Adverb
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
Plainly; simply; in a direct manner (archaic).
Tell me simple, without any embellishment.
simple
Interjection
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
US
/ˈsɪm.pəl/
Used to declare that something is easy, obvious, or quickly solved.
"How do we open the box?" — "Simple! Just slide the latch to the left."

Idioms and phrases

simple task
Completing the report was a simple task.
простая задача
Завершение отчета было простой задачей.
simple solution
The engineer proposed a simple solution to the problem.
простое решение
Инженер предложил простое решение проблемы.
simple idea
It started with a simple idea.
простая идея
Всё началось с простой идеи.
simple rule
There is one simple rule: be on time.
простое правило
Есть одно простое правило: приходить вовремя.
simple question
He asked a simple question during the meeting.
простой вопрос
Он задал простой вопрос на встрече.
simple answer
He gave a simple answer to a complex question.
простой ответ
Он дал простой ответ на сложный вопрос.
simple life
They preferred a simple life in the countryside.
простая жизнь
Они предпочитали простую жизнь в деревне.
simple mistake
It was just a simple mistake, not a serious one.
простая ошибка
Это была всего лишь простая ошибка, а не серьёзная.
simple pleasure
Reading in the evening is one of my simple pleasures.
маленькое удовольствие
Чтение вечером — одно из моих маленьких удовольствий.
simple fact
The simple fact is that we need more time.
простой факт
Простой факт в том, что нам нужно больше времени.
simple matter
This is not a simple matter to solve.
простая задача
Это не простая задача, которую можно легко решить.
simple design
The website has a simple design that is easy to navigate.
простой дизайн
У сайта простой дизайн, которым легко пользоваться.