plainly
US /ˈpleɪn.li/
UK /ˈpleɪn.li/
副詞
1.
はっきりと, 簡潔に, 率直に
in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand
例:
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She stated her opinion plainly and without hesitation.
彼女はためらうことなく、はっきりと意見を述べた。
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The message was written so plainly that everyone could understand it.
メッセージは誰もが理解できるように簡潔に書かれていた。
2.
簡素に, 地味に
in a simple or unadorned manner
例:
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She was dressed very plainly, in a simple black dress.
彼女はシンプルな黒いドレスを着て、とても地味に装っていた。
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The room was furnished plainly, with only essential items.
部屋は必要最低限の物だけで簡素に整えられていた。
3.
明らかに, 明白に, はっきりと
used to emphasize that something is clearly true or obvious
例:
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Plainly, he doesn't want to come with us.
明らかに、彼は私たちと来たくない。
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The evidence plainly shows his guilt.
証拠は彼の有罪を明白に示している。
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