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subtle

adjective
 
/ˈsʌtl/
/ˈsʌtl/
(comparative subtler
/ˈsʌtələ(r)/
/ˈsʌtələr/
, superlative subtlest
/ˈsʌtəlɪst/
/ˈsʌtəlɪst/
)
more subtle is also common
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  1.  
    (often approving) not very obvious or easy to notice 不易察觉的；不明显的；微妙的
    • subtle colours/flavours/smells, etc.淡淡的色彩、味道、气味等
    • There are subtle differences between the two versions.两个版本之间有一些细微的差异。
    • The fragrance is a subtle blend of jasmine and sandalwood.这款香水是茉莉和檀香的微妙混合物。
    • She's been dropping subtle hints about what she'd like as a present.她不断隐隐暗示她喜欢什么样的礼物。
    Extra Examples
    • For a natural glow to your skin mix a subtle shade of blusher with loose powder.为了使皮肤自然焕发光泽，请混合微妙的腮红和散粉。
    • Her paintings are characterized by sweeping brush strokes and subtle colours.她的画特点是奔放的笔锋和淡雅的色彩。
    • making infinitely subtle distinctions进行极为细致的区分
    Topics Colours and Shapesc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • seem
    • become
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
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  2.  
    behaving or organized in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve something机智的；机巧的；狡猾的
    • I decided to try a more subtle approach.我决定智取。
    • a subtle plan巧妙的计划
    • a subtle use of lighting in the play灯光在剧中的巧妙运用
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • seem
    • become
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
    See full entry
  3. good at noticing and understanding things敏锐的；头脑灵活的
    • The job required a subtle mind.那项工作需要一个头脑敏锐的人去做。
    4. Word OriginMiddle English (also in the sense ‘not easily understood’): from Old French sotil, from Latin subtilis.

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