PLAIN - Translation from English into Russian

I. plain [pleɪn] ADJ

1. plain:

plain: просто́й

plain (one colour): одноцве́тный

2. plain (without additions):

plain yoghurt: натура́льный

plain yoghurt: без при́месей

3. plain (uncomplicated):

plain and simple: просто́й и я́сный

4. plain (clear, obvious):

plain: я́сный

it's plain (that) …: очеви́дно, что …

to be plain enough: быть доста́точно очеви́дным

to make sth plain: разъясня́ть что-ли́бо

to make oneself plain (to sb): объясни́ть (кому́-ли́бо), что́ име́ется в виду́

to be plain with sb: быть открове́нным с кем-ли́бо

5. plain (mere, pure):

plain truth, torture: чи́стый

plain truth, torture: настоя́щий

6. plain (unattractive):

plain: невзра́чный

plain: с зауря́дной вне́шностью

Phrases:

to be as plain as the nose on your face: быть я́сным как день [или как два́жды два]

II. plain [pleɪn] ADV

1. plain (done in unadorned style):

plain: про́сто

2. plain inf (downright):

plain: отчётливо

III. plain [pleɪn] N

1. plain geo:

plain: равни́на f

the plains pl: равни́нные зе́мли f мн

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

coastal plain: прибре́жная равни́на f

to be plain sailing: быть лёгким де́лом

it's plain (that) …: очеви́дно, что …

to be plain enough: быть доста́точно очеви́дным

to make sth plain: разъясня́ть что-ли́бо

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

He was in many respects, however, a humble, plain-spoken gentleman.

calgaryherald.com

But this plain-spoken admission that climate change is having a measurable impact now -- without trying muddle the science -- is very unique for a coal company.

reneweconomy.com.au

During that time, he developed a distinctive, quirky songwriting style marked by plain-spoken lyrics that often express unique takes on unusual topics.

en.wikipedia.org

The plain-spoken man summed up their relationship in three simple sentences.

www.ottawasun.com

It's refreshing to hear such plain-spoken wisdom -- words that reveal a strong sense of pragmatism.

calgaryherald.com