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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

subtle

英  [ˈsʌtəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词

  • subtler , subtlest

    1. 不易察觉的 , 微妙的

    Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable.

    双语例句

    例：

    the slow and subtle changes that take place in all living things.

    所有生物中发生的缓慢而不易察觉的变化。

    例：

    Intolerance can take subtler forms too.

    不宽容也可能以微妙的形式表现。

    例：

    There is a subtle distinction between a withdrawal and a retreat.

    撤回和撤退之间的差别很微妙。

    2. 不露声色的 , 狡猾的

    A subtle person cleverly uses indirect methods to achieve something.

    双语例句

    例：

    I even began to exploit him in subtle ways.

    我甚至开始不露声色地利用他。

    3. 淡的 , 精妙的

    Subtle smells, tastes, sounds, or colours are pleasantly complex and delicate.

    近义词

    delicate

    反义词

    obvious

    双语例句

    例：

    subtle shades of brown.

    淡棕色。

    例：

    delightfully subtle scents.

    令人愉悦的淡淡香气。

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