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subtle

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adj.狡猾的,敏感的,微妙的,精细的,稀薄的

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副词:subtly 形容词比较级:subtler 最高级:subtlest 名词:subtleness

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subtle


/'sʌtl; `sʌtl/
adj (-r, -st) (esp approv 尤作褒义)
1 not easy to detect or describe; fine; delicate 难以察觉或描述的; 细微的; 精细的
*a subtle charm, flavour, style 难以形容的魅力、滋味、式样
* subtle humour 巧妙的幽默
* a subtle distinction 细微的差别
* paint in subtle shades of pink 粉红色度略微不同的颜料.
2 organized in a clever and complex way; ingenious; cunning 巧安排的; 巧妙的; 狡诈的
*a subtle argument, design, strategy 巧妙的议论、设计、策略
* a subtle analysis of the problem 对该问题的精辟的分析.
3 able to see and describe fine and delicate differences; sensitive 敏锐的; 感觉灵敏的
*a subtle observer, critic, analyst, etc 细心的观察者、评论者、分析者等
* She has a very subtle mind. 她头脑灵敏.

subtle


adj comparativesubtlerormore subtlesuperlativesubtlest
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: soutil, from Latin subtilis 'finely woven, subtle', from tela 'something woven']
not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention
obvious
 The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them.
 The warning signs of the disease are so subtle that they are often ignored.
 a subtle form of racism
subtle taste/flavour/smell etc
 The flavour of the dried berries is more subtle.
 The dish had a subtle hint of ginger.
behaving in a skilful and clever way, especially using indirect methods or language to hide what you are trying to do
 I think we need a more subtle approach.
 a subtle plan
subtle about
 She wasn't very subtle about it. She just said she didn't love him any more.
very clever in noticing and understanding things
sensitive
 a subtle mind
>subtlyadv
 a subtly different colour
1. For advertising exerts a subtle influence on us.
    这是因为广告在我们身上施加着一种潜移默化的影响。

2. She smiled a subtle smile.
    她神秘地笑了笑。

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