plain
/pleɪn/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2433 in the learning path
朴素的；无装饰的
Definitions
adj. simple, without decoration or a pattern
朴素的；无装饰的
adj. easy to see or understand
清楚的；明显的
n. a large area of flat land
平原
Example
She chose a plain white shirt for the interview.
她选了一件朴素的白衬衫去参加面试。
Public health advice should use plain language so that everyone can understand essential information.
公共卫生建议应使用浅显的语言，让每个人都能理解关键信息。
Collocations
- plain clothes
- plain language
- a coastal plain
Word family
- plainly (adv.)
- plainness (n.)
Synonyms
- simple
- obvious
Antonyms
- decorated
- unclear
Usage tip
plain可指无花纹；平原用名词plain。
FAQ
- What does plain mean?
- simple, without decoration or a pattern easy to see or understand a large area of flat land
- How is plain pronounced?
- UK /pleɪn/, US /pleɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
