simplistic
/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /sim-ˈpli-stik/ (ame, mw)
simplistic — 形容詞
- simplisticpositive
- more simplisticcomparative
- most simplisticsuperlative
1. describing an idea, explanation, or plan that treats a complex subject as if it
過度簡化
忽略重要細節，將複雜問題簡化到失真
describing an idea, explanation, or plan that treats a complex subject as if it were simple, leaving out important details and giving a misleading or incomplete picture.
Theo's simplistic view of the economy ignores how global trade affects local jobs.
Theo 對經濟的看法過度簡化，忽略了全球貿易對本地就業的影響。
simplistic view of + noun — common collocation pattern
The report was criticized for its overly simplistic approach to reducing poverty.
這份報告因對扶貧問題採取過度簡化的做法而受到批評。
overly simplistic approach — intensified with 'overly'
Many voters found the candidate's proposals too simplistic to solve the country's real problems.
許多選民認為候選人的提案過於簡化，無法解決國家的實際問題。
Farid warned that a simplistic explanation of the conflict would only make things worse.
Farid 警告說，對這起衝突做出過度簡化的解釋只會讓情況更糟。
- oversimplified
more literal — describes something that has been made too simple, often by leaving things out
- reductionist
more formal and academic — describes a view that reduces a complex issue to just one or two factors
- superficial
focuses on lack of depth rather than the act of oversimplifying
- naive
suggests the oversimplification comes from inexperience or lack of awareness, not intent
- nuanced
shows careful attention to subtle differences and complexities
- sophisticated
complex and refined, showing deep understanding of the subject
文法句型
simplistic + noun (view, approach, analysis, solution, explanation)
be + simplistic
用法筆記
Frequently used before nouns like view, approach, analysis, solution, and explanation. The word carries a clear negative judgment: calling something 'simplistic' accuses it of being misleadingly shallow. Compare with simple, which is neutral or positive (meaning 'easy to understand' or 'not complicated').