subtle

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  • adj.微妙的;巧妙的;狡猾的;敏锐的;不易察觉的;不明显的;机智的;机巧的

最高级: subtlest 比较级: subtler 派生词: subtly adv.

sub- 在下面 + -tle

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adj.

【不规则形式】subtler subtlest
1

不易察觉的;不明显的;微妙的
not very noticeable or obvious

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。

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。

2

机智的;机巧的;狡猾的
behaving in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve sth

I decided to try a more subtle approach.

我决定智取。

3

巧妙的
organized in a clever way

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

4

敏锐的;头脑灵活的
good at noticing and understanding things

The job required a subtle mind.

那项工作需要一个头脑敏锐的人去做。

5


Her version of events is subtly different from what actually happened.

她对事件的描述跟实际发生的情况有些微妙的出入。

Not very subtly, he raised the subject of money.

他没有拐弯抹角,直接提出了钱的问题。

subtle

频次

  • 1
    ADJ-GRADED 不易察觉的;不明显的;微妙的
    Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable.

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

    发生在所有生物身上的缓慢而细微的变化

  • The truth is subtly different...

    事实略有不同。

  • 3
    ADJ-GRADED 机智的;机巧的;狡猾的
    A subtle person cleverly uses indirect methods to achieve something.

    I even began to exploit him in subtle ways...

    我甚至开始巧妙地利用他。

  • What I've tried very subtly to do is to reclaim language.

    我费尽心机在做的就是改造、拯救语言。

  • 5
    ADJ-GRADED 清淡的;隐约的;柔和的
    Subtle smells, tastes, sounds, or colours are pleasantly complex and delicate.

    ...subtle shades of brown.

    淡棕色

  • ...a white sofa teamed with subtly coloured rugs.

    白沙发搭配以色彩柔和的地垫

adj

1
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
glaucoma is an insidious disease
a subtle poison
Synonym: insidious pernicious
2
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change
a subtle difference
that elusive thing the soul
Synonym: elusive
3
able to make fine distinctions
a subtle mind

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  1. This fact helps explain the subtle hazard associated with this nonirritating gas .

    这一事实有助于解释这种非刺激性气体的不易察觉的危害。

  2. But randomness often plays out in subtle ways , and it 's easy to construct narratives that portray success as having been inevitable .

    但这种偶然因素往往以不易察觉的方式起作用,因此人们容易构建出一种逻辑,将成功描绘为必然的。

  3. There are subtle differences between the two versions .

    两个版本之间有一些细微的差异。

  4. I decided to try a more subtle approach .

    我决定智取。

  5. The job required a subtle mind .

    那项工作需要一个头脑敏锐的人去做。

  6. 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。

  7. Her paintings capture the subtle hues of the countryside in autumn .

    她的油画捕捉住了秋天乡村的微妙色调。

  8. He is a subtle character , you know .

    你知道他为人狡猾。

  9. His film , over two hours in length , is a subtle study of family life .

    他这部片长逾两个小时的电影对家庭生活进行了巧妙的剖析。

  10. I even began to exploit him in subtle ways

    我甚至开始巧妙地利用他。

  11. The public areas offer a subtle blend of traditional charm with modern amenities .

    这些公共场所将传统魅力和现代设施巧妙地融合在了一起。

  12. But TV images require subtle gradations of light and shade .

    但是,电视影像要求有十分细微的光影变化。

  13. It is here that most students fall into a subtle and deadly trap .

    正是在这一点上大多数学生落入了一个不易察觉但却非常危险的陷阱。

  14. Their language is particularly difficult to learn because of its subtle shading of tone and emphasis .

    他们的语言因为音调和重音上的细微变化而特别难学。

  15. The tactics employed can range from overt bullying to subtle emotional blackmail .

    从公然威吓到微妙的情感胁迫,各种战术都用上了。

  16. Herbs have been used for centuries to endow a whole range of foods with subtle flavours .

    数个世纪以来,香草一直被用于给各种食物增添淡淡的香味。

  17. Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate , subtle flavour

    嫩菜豆口感细腻,味道清香、淡雅。

  18. We can use our eyes and facial expressions to communicate virtually every subtle nuance of emotion there is .

    我们用眼睛和面部表情几乎就能传达出情感上的每一丝微妙变化。

  19. Intolerance can take subtler forms too .

    过敏反应也可能会表现得很不明显。

  20. He believes many ' psychics ' are frauds who rely on perception and subtle deception .

    他认为许多“通灵者”都是骗子,他们都是靠直觉和巧妙的骗术蒙人。

  21. Some of the designs are subtle , some gloriously OTT .

    有些设计含蓄精妙,有些夸张绚丽。

  22. ' That 's much too subtle , even for Sam. ' — ' Even for Sam ! ' He pounced on the phrase with a sound of triumph .

    “那太微妙了,即便对萨姆来说。”——“即便对山姆来说!”,他得意洋洋地抓住了这句话。

  23. Although from the same designer , there are subtle differences between the two styles .

    尽管出自同一位设计师之手,这两种风格之间还是有细微差别的。

  24. He was a little slow this morning and paid no attention to her subtle hint .

    他今早反应有点儿慢,没注意到她微妙的暗示。

  25. The subtle fragrance made him sleepy .

    淡淡的香气使他昏昏欲睡。

  26. One 's speech is subtle .

    言谈微中。

  27. A person 's psychology is a subtle thing . How true it is that words are echoes of the heart .

    人的心理真是奇妙,言为心声一点不假。

  28. I perceived a subtle change in his attitude .

    我察觉出他的态度有了微妙变化。

  29. Those subtle patterns on the silk look elegant .

    暗花儿的缎面儿看上去特别雅致。

  30. We should have known that we are living in the subtle happiness surroundings every day .

    其实,我们每天生活在小幸福之中,只是浑然不觉。

前缀
e-在下面

subject n. 主题

sub- 在下面 + ject 投掷,扔

submarine n. 潜艇

sub- 在下面 + marine adj.海洋的

submerge v. 淹没

sub- 在下面 + merg 沉,没 + -e

submit vt. 提交

sub- 在下面 + mit 送,放出

substance n. 物质

sub- 在下面 + st- 站,立 + -ance 性质,状况

substantial adj. 大量的

sub- 在下面 + stant 站,立 + -ial ...的

substitute v. (以…)代替,代用

sub- 在下面 + stitut 建立 + -e

subtract v.

sub- 在下面 + tract 拉,拖

suburb n. 郊区

sub- 在下面 + urb 城市

subway n. 地铁

sub- 在下面 + way n.方法

subsidy n. 补贴

sub- 在下面 + sid- 坐 + -y 名词后缀

subscribe v. 订阅

sub- 在下面 + scrib 写 + -e

fine delicate subtle 【导航词义:细微的,微妙的】
fine v. 细微的
〔辨析〕

指细节、变化、区别等十分微小,因而难以理解或觉察的,通常作定语。

〔例证〕

She pursues perfection and pays attention to all the fine details.

她追求完美,关注一切细节。

Have you noticed that fine distinction?

你注意到那个细微的差别了吗?

delicate v. 微妙的
〔辨析〕

指局势、问题、讨论等需要谨慎对待的,以免引起问题或触怒某人。

〔例证〕

You'd better give a second thought to the matter because this is a delicate problem.

这是一个微妙的问题,你最好再好好想一想。

This delicate situation requires you look before you leap.

这种微妙的局面需要你三思而后行。

subtle v. 细微的,微妙的
〔辨析〕

指气味、差别、行为等只有通过仔细观察才能注意或感受到的,常含褒义。

〔例证〕

The subtle fragrance made him sleepy.

淡淡的香气使他昏昏欲睡。

Although from the same designer, there are subtle differences between the two styles.

尽管出自同一位设计师之手,这两种风格之间还是有细微差别的。

He was a little slow this morning and paid no attention to her subtle hint.

他今早反应有点儿慢,没注意到她微妙的暗示。