simply

柯林斯詞典

1. ADV You use simply to emphasize that something consists of only one thing, happens for only one reason, or is done in only one way. 只不過; 僅僅[強調(diào)]
The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base. 這張桌子只不過是基座加圓形刨花板。
Most of the damage that's occurred was simply because of fallen trees. 大部分損失僅僅是因橫倒在地面的樹木造成的。
2. ADV You use simply to emphasize what you are saying. 簡直; 完全地[強調(diào)]
This sort of increase simply cannot be justified. 這種增長完全沒有道理。
3. →see also simple

At first I thought he was a bit shy , but I've come to the conclusion that he's simply unfriendly !
Drinking and driving is simply courting disaster .
It's simply not cricket to flirt with another man's wife .
The facts are simply not deniable .
Any more pudding would simply be excessive .