问题出于homely的歧义，狄更斯的本意（英国英语）是“诚恳真挚”（simple and plain），殊不知homely在美国则含贬义，意即“形秽貌陋”（ugly, not attractive or good-looking）。另如：
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Simple and plain truth 简单而朴实的道理
simple and plain learning 古代质朴之学
It's simple and it's plain 这简单而又清楚 ; 这规则简单而公平 ; 那是理所当然 ; 输了就是输了
plain and simple 简单 ; 平静而简朴
plain and simple reasoning detail 浅近的道理
Chinese Astrology Plain and Simple 中文名简易中国占星术
I want to be the best, simple and plain.
我想成为最好的，就这么简单。
The wisdom of men of practice comes into being in simple and plain life.
修行者其智慧是由简单朴素的生活中逐渐形成的。
It USES a serious male and female chorus to present simple and plain lyrics.
它用严肃的男女合唱来呈现简单而质朴的歌词。
Regev says it was a provocation, plain and simple.
VOA: standard.2010.08.09
They should have some courage, and they should stop it. It is no good for the players, and somehow I hope the players have the ability around the world to stand up and say we are not playing on this, plain and simple."
VOA: standard.2009.06.07
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