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一目了然

yī mù liǎo rán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • obvious at a glance (idiom)
  • obvious at a glance (idiom)

Definition

一眼就能看清楚。形容事物简单、明显，容易理解。

Clear at a glance. Describes something obvious and easy to understand.

Usage

通常用于形容事物明显、无需仔细分析就能明白。

Usually used to describe something that is evident and does not require detailed analysis.

Examples

  • 1 这个图表设计得非常清晰，数据一目了然。（This chart is designed very clearly, the data is clear at a glance.）
  • 2 他的意图一目了然，根本不需要猜测。（His intention is clear at a glance, no need to guess.）
  • 3 经过整理后，文件结构一目了然。（After sorting, the file structure is clear at a glance.）
  • 4 这张地图上的标记一目了然，很容易找到目的地。（The markings on this map are clear at a glance, making it easy to find the destination.）
  • 5 她的表情变化一目了然，喜怒哀乐都写在脸上。（Her facial expressions are clear at a glance, with all emotions written on her face.）

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