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effortless

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ef·fort·less /ˈefətləs $ ˈefərt-/ adjective  EASYsomething that is effortless is done in a very skilful way that makes it seem easy 不费力的,轻松自如的 Alexei rose to his feet with a single effortless movement. 阿列克谢轻巧地一跃而起。effortlessly adverb He dived effortlessly into the turquoise water. 他轻松地一头跳入碧水之中。
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effortlessThe dialogue was character driven and effortless.Mark drew quickly and with confidence, in a way that looked completely effortless.The way she dances makes it seem so effortless.For registry staff to monitor effectively the accuracy and completeness of this operation requires detailed record-keeping and effortless access to data.Burton soared: he made it look effortless, and he put no one down in the process.How was it then that all these ordinary people seemed to manage it with effortless ease?She performed her dive with effortless grace.Other musicians were amazed by Parker's effortless improvisational skill.Garner's effortless performance makes the show a pleasure to watch.There are few writers currently at work who display such steely control of their material, such seemingly effortless range and variety.Many athletes, like Jacklin, distinguish ordinary concentration from this seemingly effortless state.
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effortless
effortless /ˈefətləs $ ˈefərt-/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: effort; adverb: effortlessly; adjective: effortless
something that is effortless is done in a very skilful way that makes it seem easy:
    Alexei rose to his feet with a single effortless movement.
—effortlessly adverb:
    He dived effortlessly into the turquoise water.


ef·fort·lessBrE /ˈefətləs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈefərtləs/ 🔊 adjectiveneeding little or no effort, so that it seems easy 不需费力的;容易的She dances with effortless grace. 她跳舞动作优美,轻松自如。🔊🔊He made playing the guitar look effortless. 他弹起吉他来显得轻松自如。🔊🔊 ef·fort·less·ly BrE /ˈefətləsli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈefərtləsli/ 🔊 adverb ef·fort·less·ness BrE /ˈefətləsnəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈefərtləsnəs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]