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subtle
sub·tle / 5sQtl ; 5sQtl /adjective
subtler or, more subtle, subtlest
1. not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention难以捉摸（理解）的; 微妙的，细微的;ANTobvious
•The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them.这些图片很相似，但它们之间有细微的差别。
•The warning signs of the disease are so subtle that they are often ignored.这种疾病的征兆不易察觉，因而往往被忽视。
•a subtle form of racism一种微妙的种族歧视
subtle taste / flavour / smell etc
•The flavour of the dried berries is more subtle.干浆果的味道要淡一些。
•The dish had a subtle hint of ginger.这道菜微微带点姜的味道。
2. behaving in a skilful and clever way, especially using indirect methods or language to hide what you are trying to do含蓄的，隐晦的:
•I think we need a more subtle approach.我认为我们需要采用一种更含蓄的方式。
•a subtle plan巧妙的计划
[+ about ]
•She wasn't very subtle about it. She just said she didn't love him any more.她对此没怎么拐弯抹角，她就说不再爱他了。
3. very clever in noticing and understanding things敏感的，敏锐的; 有辨识力的;
⇒sensitive:
•a subtle mind敏锐的头脑
—subtly adv:
•a subtly different colour有细微差别的颜色

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