low-key /ˈləʊˈkiː/ a. 1. 调子低的；有节制的，克制的 a low-key editorial 低调的社论 a low-key negotiator 态度克制的谈判者 pleasant, low-key entertainment 令人愉快而又有分寸的娱乐 A policy decision was made by the cabinet to keep the war low-key. 内阁作出一项决策，不使战争扩大。 Most of the hotels were small and low-key. 大多数旅馆既小又单调。 2. 【摄】低调的，暗调的 a low-key picture 低调照片 low-key tone 暗色调