muted
UK ['mju:.tɪd] US [-tˌɪd] adjective
NOT LOUD 不响亮的
■not loud （声音）不响亮的，轻轻的•There was polite, muted applause when I finished speaking.我结束发言时，响起了礼貌而又温和的掌声。
UK ['mju:.tɪd] US [-tˌɪd] adjective
NOT ENTHUSIASTIC 缺乏热情的
■showing little enthusiasm 缺乏热情的，淡漠的•The idea received a muted response.这个想法反应平平。
UK ['mju:.tɪd] US [-tˌɪd] adjective
NOT BRIGHT 不耀眼的
■describes a colour which is not bright （颜色）柔和的，不耀眼的•She was dressed in muted shades of blue.她身穿色调柔和的蓝色衣服。 |