uncomplicated

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uncomplicated — 形容詞

  • uncomplicatedpositive
  • more uncomplicatedcomparative
  • most uncomplicatedsuperlative

1. describes something that is easy to understand or carry out because it has few p

1.形容詞B2
釋義

簡易

容易理解或操作的；簡明的

describes something that is easy to understand or carry out because it has few parts, steps, or confusing details; straightforward and not hard to handle.

例句

Maeve found the recipe delightfully uncomplicated — just mix, bake, and serve.

Maeve 覺得這份食譜簡單明瞭——只要攪拌、烘烤，然後上桌就行。

pattern: find + noun + uncomplicated

The software has an uncomplicated interface that even beginners can use right away.

這款軟體的操作介面很簡單，連初學者都能馬上上手。

collocation: uncomplicated interface

常見搭配
  • uncomplicated process
  • uncomplicated procedure
  • uncomplicated relationship
  • uncomplicated design
  • unfortunately uncomplicated
  • relatively uncomplicated
同義詞
  • straightforward

    the closest synonym; interchangeable in most cases, same formality level

  • simple

    more common and basic; can also mean 'plain' or 'not fancy'

  • painless

    informal, emphasises that the process causes no difficulty or discomfort

  • easy

    focuses on the level of effort needed, not the complexity of the thing itself

反義詞
  • complicated

    the direct opposite; having many interconnected parts or steps

  • complex

    implies many interrelated parts requiring careful analysis

  • involved

    suggests many details or conditions that make something hard to follow

常見錯誤

She had an uncomplicated cold that lasted only a day.
She had a mild cold that lasted only a day.
In medical contexts, 'uncomplicated' means 'without secondary infections or problems,' not 'mild' or 'not severe.' A common cold is usually both mild and uncomplicated; the word choice here is about complications, not severity.
The puzzle was uncomplicated for an expert solver.
The puzzle was easy for an expert solver.
'Uncomplicated' describes the puzzle's design (few parts, few rules); 'easy' describes the effort required. Even a complicated puzzle can be easy for an expert.

2. describes a medical condition, illness, or pregnancy that follows a normal cours

2.形容詞B2
釋義

無併發症的

醫療上沒有產生額外問題的

describes a medical condition, illness, or pregnancy that follows a normal course without extra problems or difficulties arising during treatment.

例句

Yael had an uncomplicated pregnancy and gave birth at full term.

Yael 的懷孕過程沒有併發症，足月順利生產。

collocation: uncomplicated pregnancy

The doctor said the patient's recovery was uncomplicated after the routine surgery.

醫生說病人在例行手術後的恢復過程很順利，沒有出現併發症。

常見搭配
  • uncomplicated pregnancy
  • uncomplicated birth
  • uncomplicated delivery
  • uncomplicated fracture
  • uncomplicated recovery
  • uncomplicated surgery
同義詞
  • simple

    often used interchangeably in medicine — e.g. 'simple fracture' = 'uncomplicated fracture'; more common in clinical writing

  • routine

    focuses on the expected, normal nature of the condition, not the absence of complications specifically

反義詞
  • complicated

    in medical terminology, 'complicated' means a condition that has additional problems (e.g. complicated fracture with nerve damage)

用法筆記

Primarily used in medical contexts describing conditions that do not develop secondary problems. Occasionally extended to non-medical contexts such as project management ('an uncomplicated rollout') or finance ('an uncomplicated transaction') to mean 'without unexpected difficulties.'

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副詞搭配

  • relatively uncomplicated
  • fairly uncomplicated
  • remarkably uncomplicated
  • seemingly uncomplicated
  • medically uncomplicated