plainness

• 名词，指简单、朴素的性质或状态，可包括不复杂、明了、无装饰或外表不张扬等含义。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being plain, which can include simplicity, clarity, lack of ornamentation, or an unpretentious appearance.

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1. Purity or lack of mixtureC1formal

   The state of being unmixed with other materials; pure or simple composition.

   纯净

   • The plainness of the gold was confirmed by the assayer.
   • He admired the plainness of the unadulterated ingredients.
   • The plainness of the fabric showed its high quality.

   同义词homogeneitypurenesspurityuniformity

2. Clarity and transparencyB2formal

   The quality of being easy to understand or perceive; clarity as a result of being straightforward.

   清晰明了

   • The plainness of her explanation made the complex topic accessible.
   • His writing is valued for its plainness and directness.
   • The plainness of the instructions prevented any confusion.

   同义词clarityclearnessexplicitnessintelligibilitylucidityobviousnessperspicuitysimplicitystraightforwardnesstransparency

   反义词ambiguityobscurity

3. UnpretentiousnessB2formal

   The quality of being simple, modest, and without decoration or extravagance.

   朴素

   • The plainness of the cottage was part of its charm.
   • She preferred the plainness of a minimalist lifestyle.
   • The plainness of the ceremony reflected their humble values.

   同义词austeritybarenessmodestysimplicitysparenessstarknessunpretentiousness

   反义词extravaganceflamboyanceostentationpretentiousnessshowiness

4. Lack of physical beautyB2formal

   An appearance that is not conventionally attractive or beautiful.

   相貌平平

   • Despite the plainness of her features, she had a warm smile.
   • The portrait captured the plainness of the subject without flattery.
   • He was drawn to her character, not bothered by her plainness.

   同义词homelinessuglinessunattractiveness

   反义词attractivenessbeautycomelinesshandsomenesslovelinesspulchritude