subtle

adjective

/ˈsʌtl/

(comparative subtler

/ˈsʌtələ(r)/

/ˈsʌtələr/

, superlative subtlest

/ˈsʌtəlɪst/

)

more subtle is also common

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(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.香味是茉莉和檀香的微妙混合。
- 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.为了让你的皮肤有自然的光泽，在腮红和散粉中混合一些细微的阴影。
- 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 Dictionary
verbs
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- seem
- become
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adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
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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 Dictionary
verbs
- be
- seem
- become
- …
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
See full entry
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。