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unsophisticated

/ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

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1 · adj.

simple and lacking complex methods or experience

不复杂的；缺乏经验的

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The device uses an unsophisticated but reliable mechanism.
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这台设备采用的机械结构很简单，却很可靠。
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