| 单词 | subtle |
| 释义 | subtlesubtle /ˈsʌt̮l/ ●●○ adjective 1not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention OPP obvious: the subtle changes in color in the leaves a subtle form of racismsubtle differences/variations/distinctions Babies can hear subtle differences in pronunciation that adults cannot.2a subtle taste or smell is pleasant and delicate OPP strong: a subtle hint of almond3indirect and sometimes hiding what you really want or intend to do: She wasn’t ever subtle in giving her opinion. He put a lot of subtle pressure on his employees.4very smart about noticing and understanding things SYN sensitive: a subtle mind [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French soutil, from Latin subtilis finely woven, subtle]—subtly adverb |
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