oversimplify
oversimplify — 動詞
- oversimplifypresent simple I / you / we / they
- oversimplifieshe / she / it
- oversimplifiedpast simple
- oversimplifying-ing form
1. to present a situation, idea, or problem as being much simpler than it really is
過度簡化
簡化過頭以致失真或誤導
to present a situation, idea, or problem as being much simpler than it really is, so that the explanation becomes wrong or misleading
The textbook oversimplifies the causes of World War I by blaming only one country.
這本教科書將第一次世界大戰的原因過度簡化，只歸咎於單一國家。
oversimplify + noun phrase describing the topic
Leo warned that we should not oversimplify the effects of climate change on farming communities.
Leo 提醒我們不應過度簡化氣候變遷對農業社區的影響。
Sana's report oversimplifies a complex medical issue, which could confuse readers.
Sana 的報告過度簡化了一個複雜的醫療議題，可能會誤導讀者。
Critics say the film oversimplifies the challenges faced by refugees in Europe.
評論家指出這部電影過度簡化了歐洲難民所面臨的挑戰。
When explaining the budget, the manager tried not to oversimplify the numbers.
在解釋預算時，經理盡量避免過度簡化數字。
- overgeneralize
focuses on applying a single rule or pattern too broadly, rather than making something appear too simple
- trivialize
stronger negative connotation of making something seem unimportant, not just simple
- distort
emphasises the resulting inaccuracy; distortion may be intentional, while oversimplifying is often unintentional
- complicate
to make something more complex, opposite in degree of detail
- elaborate
to add necessary detail, the opposite of leaving things out
文法句型
oversimplify + noun phrase
oversimplify (with no object)
用法筆記
Commonly used with intensifying adverbs such as grossly, dangerously, or greatly. The intransitive use ('he tends to oversimplify') describes a habitual approach or thinking style.