| 单词 | subtle |
| 释义 | subtle —subtleness, n. —subtly, adv. /sut"l/, adj., subtler, subtlest. 1. thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor. 2. fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand: subtle irony. 3. delicate or faint and mysterious: a subtle smile. 4. requiring mental acuteness, penetration, or discernment: a subtle philosophy. 5. characterized by mental acuteness or penetration: a subtle understanding. 6. cunning, wily, or crafty: a subtle liar. 7. insidious in operation: subtle poison. 8. skillful, clever, or ingenious: a subtle painter. [1250-1300; ME sotil < OF < L subtilis SUBTILE (b of mod. sp. < L)] Syn. 6. sly, tricky, foxy, slick. |
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