单词 | subtle |
释义 | subtle subtle /ˈsʌt.əl/ aep /ˈsʌt̬-/ adjective APPROVING C2 not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way: » The room was painted a subtle shade of pink.» The play's message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children.Thesaurus+: ↑Indistinct and invisibleF0 small but important: » There is a subtle difference between these two plans.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentC2 achieved in a quiet way that does not attract attention to itself and is therefore good or clever: » a subtle plan/suggestion» subtle questionsThesaurus+: ↑Intelligence , ↑Perceptivesubtly /-li/ adverb► F0» This discovery had subtly changed/altered the way I thought about myself.Thesaurus+: ↑Intelligence , ↑Perceptive • • • Extra Examples:» 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. |
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