subtle
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable. 不易察覺的
...the slow and subtle changes that take place in all living things. …所有生物中發生的緩慢而不易察覺的變化。
2. subtlyADV 不易察覺地
The truth is subtly different. 事實略有不同。
3. ADJ A subtle person cleverly uses indirect methods to achieve something. 不露聲色的
I even began to exploit him in subtle ways. 我甚至開始不露聲色地利用他。
4. subtlyADV 不露聲色地[ADV with v]
Nathan is subtly trying to turn her against Barry. 內森在盡力不露聲色地使她轉而反對巴裡。
5. ADJ Subtle smells, tastes, sounds, or colours are pleasantly complex and delicate. 淡的; 精妙的
...subtle shades of brown. …各種淡棕色。
6. subtlyADV 淡地; 精妙地
...a white sofa teamed with subtly coloured rugs. …一張鋪著色彩淡雅的小墊的白色沙發。
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subtle /ˈsʌtəl/ (subtler,subtlest)
剑桥词典
- not loud , bright , noticeable , or obvious in any way
- I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden .
- Her conversation sparkled with her own subtle blend of wit and charm .
- The film's direction is subtle and stylish .
- The gradation in tempo in this piece of music is very subtle.
- The directors managed to secure a good deal for the company with a bit of subtle manoeuvring . 返回 subtle
隱約的；暗淡的；不易察覺的，不明顯的；微妙的
The room was painted a subtle shade of pink . 房間被刷成了淡粉色。
The play's message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children . 這部戯的內涵過於隱晦，小孩子可能難以理解。
small but important
細微的；細致的
There is a subtle difference between these two plans . 兩個計劃之間有一點細微的差別。
achieved in a quiet way that does not attract attention to itself and is therefore good or clever
微妙的，精妙的；巧妙的
a subtle plan /suggestion 巧妙的計劃／建議
subtle questions 巧妙的問題
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