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

subtle

(sʌtəl )

Word forms: subtler , subtlest

1. adjective

Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable.

...the slow and subtle changes that take place in all living things.

Intolerance can take subtler forms too.

subtly adverb

The truth is subtly different.

We change subtly all the time.

2. adjective

A subtle person cleverly uses indirect methods to achieve something.

I even began to exploit him in subtle ways.

He is a subtle character, you know.

Synonyms: crafty, cunning, sly, designing

subtly adverb [ADVERB with verb]

What I've tried very subtly to do is to reclaim language.

3. adjective

Subtle smells, tastes, sounds, or colours are pleasantly complex and delicate.

...subtle shades of brown.

...delightfully subtle scents.

...whole aubergines in a very subtle sauce.

Synonyms: muted, soft, faint, subdued

subtly adverb

...a white sofa teamed with subtly coloured rugs.

Collocations:

subtle approach

The curators take an altogether more elegant and subtle approach.

The Times Literary Supplement

For a more subtle approach, use only on the lash tips.

Times, Sunday Times

While you'd prefer a more subtle approach in situations of this nature, others are encouraging you to be direct about your concerns.

Times, Sunday Times

If you are single, unpin your heart from your sleeve - the subtle approach gets better results.

The Sun

Your subtle approach to love makes a partnership special or you could find a new love when you get involved in a neighbourhood event.

The Sun

subtle mix

His face was a subtle mix of emotions; though the brows were knit, the brown eyes were wide and kind.

Christianity Today

The message it imparted was a subtle mix of historical reference and uplifting emotion.

Times, Sunday Times

He found the most successful musicals involved a subtle mix of people, from close friends to perfect strangers.

Times, Sunday Times

subtle texture

It has a crisp, subtle texture, with notes of cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry.

Times,Sunday Times

And while her electric guitarist added subtle texture, far too much of the soloing burden was assigned to her trombonist.

Times, Sunday Times

The arame seaweed in the noodle salad adds a subtle texture and a depth of flavour.

Times, Sunday Times

Go online, and get samples of the many colours and subtle textures.

Times, Sunday Times

Then he rewrites it again and again, examining each word, making sure of its perfection, finely honing each phrase until it reverberates with the subtle texture of the infinite.

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subtle tones

The make-up was there but applied in elegant and subtle tones.

Times, Sunday Times

Rooms are decorated in subtle tones with eye-catching extras such as oversized armchairs or huge headboards, and are all named after poets.

Times, Sunday Times

There are really lovely subtle tones of white or warmer, more contemporary colours, such as dusky pink or mustard yellow, that add warmth.

Times, Sunday Times

Now, say the power duo, the subtle tones of the late 1960s and early 1970s are making a comeback.

Times, Sunday Times

The black blotches inside the flower are less significant than in the ladybird poppy, but instead there are subtle tones of white and blue as well as black.

Times, Sunday Times

subtle way

But there are subtle ways in which one can gauge the standing of, say, a footman or maid by the way in which they address their superiors.

Brian Hoey AT HOME WITH THE QUEEN: The Inside Story of the Royal Household (2002)

The scruffy, careless good looks seemed to change, in some subtle way, like a mask that shrinks to fit the changing face beneath.

Amanda Hemingway THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: THE SANGREAL TRILOGY ONE (2004)

You have a quiet inner confidence and a subtle way of letting people know you mean business.

The Sun (2014)

You will find a subtle way to help a friend who is too proud to ask.

The Sun (2012)

You find a subtle way to redesign a relationship so pleasures and responsibilities are shared fairly.

The Sun (2011)

subtle wit

He had a subtle wit and a great joy of life.

Times, Sunday Times

But these songs have a sly, sardonic and subtle wit, underpinned by silky jazz melodies that once under your skin stay there.

The Sun

Their poetry was marked by subtle wit, sharp light and clear detail.

The Times Literary Supplement

His subtle wit was often in evidence at academic seminars.

Times, Sunday Times

For example, a face with a raised eyebrow might convey skepticism, or a face with a barely perceptible smile might convey appreciation of subtle wit.

The Times Literary Supplement

Translations:

Chinese: 微妙的

Japanese: 微妙な

单词	subtle
释义	subtle (sʌtəl ) Word forms: subtler , subtlest 1. adjective Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable. ...the slow and subtle changes that take place in all living things. Intolerance can take subtler forms too. subtly adverb The truth is subtly different. We change subtly all the time. 2. adjective A subtle person cleverly uses indirect methods to achieve something. I even began to exploit him in subtle ways. He is a subtle character, you know. Synonyms: crafty, cunning, sly, designing subtly adverb [ADVERB with verb] What I've tried very subtly to do is to reclaim language. 3. adjective Subtle smells, tastes, sounds, or colours are pleasantly complex and delicate. ...subtle shades of brown. ...delightfully subtle scents. ...whole aubergines in a very subtle sauce. Synonyms: muted, soft, faint, subdued subtly adverb ...a white sofa teamed with subtly coloured rugs. Collocations: subtle approach The curators take an altogether more elegant and subtle approach. The Times Literary Supplement For a more subtle approach, use only on the lash tips. Times, Sunday Times While you'd prefer a more subtle approach in situations of this nature, others are encouraging you to be direct about your concerns. Times, Sunday Times If you are single, unpin your heart from your sleeve - the subtle approach gets better results. The Sun Your subtle approach to love makes a partnership special or you could find a new love when you get involved in a neighbourhood event. The Sun subtle mix His face was a subtle mix of emotions; though the brows were knit, the brown eyes were wide and kind. Christianity Today The message it imparted was a subtle mix of historical reference and uplifting emotion. Times, Sunday Times He found the most successful musicals involved a subtle mix of people, from close friends to perfect strangers. Times, Sunday Times subtle texture It has a crisp, subtle texture, with notes of cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry. Times,Sunday Times And while her electric guitarist added subtle texture, far too much of the soloing burden was assigned to her trombonist. Times, Sunday Times The arame seaweed in the noodle salad adds a subtle texture and a depth of flavour. Times, Sunday Times Go online, and get samples of the many colours and subtle textures. Times, Sunday Times Then he rewrites it again and again, examining each word, making sure of its perfection, finely honing each phrase until it reverberates with the subtle texture of the infinite. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 subtle tones The make-up was there but applied in elegant and subtle tones. Times, Sunday Times Rooms are decorated in subtle tones with eye-catching extras such as oversized armchairs or huge headboards, and are all named after poets. Times, Sunday Times There are really lovely subtle tones of white or warmer, more contemporary colours, such as dusky pink or mustard yellow, that add warmth. Times, Sunday Times Now, say the power duo, the subtle tones of the late 1960s and early 1970s are making a comeback. Times, Sunday Times The black blotches inside the flower are less significant than in the ladybird poppy, but instead there are subtle tones of white and blue as well as black. Times, Sunday Times subtle way But there are subtle ways in which one can gauge the standing of, say, a footman or maid by the way in which they address their superiors. Brian Hoey AT HOME WITH THE QUEEN: The Inside Story of the Royal Household (2002) The scruffy, careless good looks seemed to change, in some subtle way, like a mask that shrinks to fit the changing face beneath. Amanda Hemingway THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: THE SANGREAL TRILOGY ONE (2004) You have a quiet inner confidence and a subtle way of letting people know you mean business. The Sun (2014) You will find a subtle way to help a friend who is too proud to ask. The Sun (2012) You find a subtle way to redesign a relationship so pleasures and responsibilities are shared fairly. The Sun (2011) subtle wit He had a subtle wit and a great joy of life. Times, Sunday Times But these songs have a sly, sardonic and subtle wit, underpinned by silky jazz melodies that once under your skin stay there. The Sun Their poetry was marked by subtle wit, sharp light and clear detail. The Times Literary Supplement His subtle wit was often in evidence at academic seminars. Times, Sunday Times For example, a face with a raised eyebrow might convey skepticism, or a face with a barely perceptible smile might convey appreciation of subtle wit. The Times Literary Supplement Translations: Chinese: 微妙的 Japanese: 微妙な
随便看	come in handy come into come into contact come into effect come into its own come into one's/its own come into one's own come into operation come into operation/put sth into operation come into play come into play/be brought into play come in useful comely come naturally come nowhere near come of age come off come on come-on come onboard come on stream come on strong come on to come out come out fighting