subtle
adjective more subtle is also common- (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 ExamplesTopics Colours and Shapesc1For 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
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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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 Dictionaryverbs- be
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good at noticing and understanding things 敏锐的；头脑灵活的
Word OriginMiddle English (also in the sense ‘not easily understood’): from Old French sotil, from Latin subtilis.