首页英语词典subtlesubtle英英释意

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。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Some of the designs are subtle, some gloriously OTT.
有些设计含蓄精妙,有些夸张绚丽。

来自柯林斯例句

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。

来自柯林斯例句

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。

来自柯林斯例句

5. He is a subtle character, you know.
你知道他为人狡猾。

来自柯林斯例句