subtle
UK ['sʌt.l] US ['sʌtˌ-] approving
adjective
ADVANCED
■not loud, bright, noticeable or obvious in any way 隐约的；暗淡的；不易察觉的，不明显的；微妙的•The room was painted a subtle shade of pink.房间被刷成了淡粉色。 •The play's message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children.这部戏的内涵过于隐晦，小孩子可能难以理解。 ADVANCED
■small but important 细微的；细致的•There is a subtle difference between these two plans.两个计划之间有一点细微的差别。 ■achieved in a quiet way which does not attract attention to itself and which is therefore good or clever 微妙的，精妙的；巧妙的•a subtle plan/suggestion巧妙的计划／建议 •subtle questions巧妙的问题 |