Simples
Translation of "simples" into Russian
simple
Nounsimples
pl
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.
simple
Verbsimples
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 simples
InterjectionUK
/ˈsɪmpəlz/
US
/ˈsɪmpəlz/
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.
A medicinal herb or plant used in herbal remedies.
The old garden was full of simples for making tinctures.
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!