英语词汇“subtle”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典-新都网

sub·tle

(sŭtl)

adj. sub·tler, sub·tlest

a. So slight as to be difficult to detect or describe; elusive: a subtle smile.

b. Difficult to understand; abstruse: an argument whose subtle point was lost on her opponent.

2. Able to make fine distinctions: a subtle mind.

3. Operating in a hidden, usually injurious way; insidious: a subtle poison.

4. Archaic

a. Characterized by skill or ingenuity; clever.

b. Crafty or sly; devious.

[Middle English sotil, from Old French, from Latin subtīlis; see teks- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

subtle·ness n.

subtly adv.

单词	subtle
释义	sub·tle (sŭtl) adj. sub·tler, sub·tlest 1. a. So slight as to be difficult to detect or describe; elusive: a subtle smile. b. Difficult to understand; abstruse: an argument whose subtle point was lost on her opponent. 2. Able to make fine distinctions: a subtle mind. 3. Operating in a hidden, usually injurious way; insidious: a subtle poison. 4. Archaic a. Characterized by skill or ingenuity; clever. b. Crafty or sly; devious. [Middle English sotil, from Old French, from Latin subtīlis; see teks- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] subtle·ness n. subtly adv.
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