单词 | subdued |
释义 | subdued (səbdjuːd , US -duːd ) 1. adjective Someone who is subdued is very quiet, often because they are sad or worried about something. He faced the press, initially, in a somewhat subdued mood. The audience are strangely subdued, clapping politely after each song. Synonyms: quiet, serious, sober, sad 2. adjective Subdued sounds are not very loud. The conversation around them was resumed, but in subdued tones. Synonyms: hushed, soft, quiet, whispered 3. adjective Subdued lights or colours are not very bright. The lighting was subdued. Synonyms: dim [informal], soft, subtle, muted Collocations: relatively subdued The engine note is relatively subdued at lower revs and the ride is firm but compliant. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It is expected to show rising unemployment helping to keep earnings growth relatively subdued. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The share price reaction to this week's news was relatively subdued. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Was relatively subdued before suffering what appeared to be a troublesome knee injury midway through the second half, which will cause England considerable consternation. Times, Sunday Times (2010) But fans determined to rise above the apprehension and sad memories, waved flags and created a cheery if subdued atmosphere inside and outside the ground. The Sun Combined with an emphasis on corporate hospitality trackside, this risks frustrated fans and a subdued atmosphere. Times, Sunday Times Nor did she sense the subdued atmosphere around the hallowed court. Times, Sunday Times He was assessed in the dressing-room area as the match got started again but it was a subdued atmosphere. The Sun Reading struggled to create chances in a subdued atmosphere. Times, Sunday Times This, with 'subdued inflation', was 'welcome ... [and] necessary to ensure a sustained recovery'. Times, Sunday Times And it came with subdued inflation, modest interest rates and rising employment. Times, Sunday Times Spiralling asset prices, stagnant growth in output and real incomes, subdued inflation: that has been the story of the advanced industrial economies since the recession. Times, Sunday Times Output has been sustained by low unemployment and subdued inflation. Times, Sunday Times When instructing, they should use a subdued tone. Christianity Today Five of the seven quoted companies put out trading statements this week, which were notable for their subdued tone. Times, Sunday Times And the principal performances here are perfectly in rhythm with the script's subdued tone. Globe and Mail His subdued tone of patience and resignation, struck his guest above all, as changed from what he had once been. The Daisy Chain Holden's advertising differed in this sense, with a more subdued tone to help set it apart. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 沉默寡言的因难过、担心而 Japanese: 沈んだ |
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