/səb'dju:d; [US] -'du:d; səb`dud/
adj
1 not very loud, intense, noticeable, etc 不太响亮、强烈、显着等的; 缓和的; 有节制的
*a subdued conversation 细声的交谈
* subdued lighting 柔和的灯光
* a note of subdued excitement in her voice 她声音中流露出克制的兴奋之情.
2 not showing much excitement, interest, etc 不大兴奋、不甚感兴趣等的
*You're very subdued. What's wrong? 你情绪很消沉. 怎么了?

adj
subdued lighting, colours etc are less bright than usual
= gentle
a person that is subdued is unusually quiet and possibly unhappy
　Richard seems very subdued tonight.
　a subdued manner
　'Oh,' she said in a subdued voice.
an activity that is subdued does not have as much excitement as you would expect
≠ lively
　The housing market is fairly subdued.
a sound that is subdued is quieter than usual