subtle
英 ['sʌt(ə)l]
美['sʌtl]
- adj. 微妙的;精细的;敏感的;狡猾的;稀薄的
英英释意
- 1. be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind;
- "his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change"
- "a subtle difference"
- "that elusive thing the soul"
- 2. faint and difficult to analyze;
- "subtle aromas"
- 3. able to make fine distinctions;
- "a subtle mind"
- 4. working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way;
- "glaucoma is an insidious disease"
- "a subtle poison"
双语例句
- 1. I even began to exploit him in subtle ways.
- 我甚至开始巧妙地利用他。
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- 2. Some of the designs are subtle, some gloriously OTT.
- 有些设计含蓄精妙,有些夸张绚丽。
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- 3. The tactics employed can range from overt bullying to subtle emotional blackmail.
- 从公然威吓到微妙的情感胁迫,各种战术都用上了。
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- 4. Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour.
- 嫩菜豆口感细腻,味道清香、淡雅。
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- 5. He is a subtle character, you know.
- 你知道他为人狡猾。
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