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sub·tle·ty /ˈsʌtltɪ/
n.
1. 隐约难辨；稀薄；清淡；纤细
2. 微妙(之处)；巧妙(之处)；奥妙(之处)；深奥(之处)；巧妙的装置
The subtlety of his remarks was unnoticed by most of his audience. 听众大都未曾听出他话中的微妙含意。
master the subtleties of the American joke 掌握美国笑话的微妙之处
For all its lack of subtlety, this TV document on family planning draws enthusiastic crowds. 尽管这部关于计划生育的电视纪录片太过直白，它还是吸引了热情的观众。
thoughtful subtleties like an electronic digital clock 像数字电子钟那样的各种巧妙的发明装置
3. 细微(之处)；细致(之处)；[subtleties] 细微的差别
the subtleties of light and shade (画的)明暗层次
These subtleties are too difficult for me. 这些细微差别太奥妙了，我难以辨认。
4. 细心；精细；敏锐
The job will require subtlety and sensitivity. 干这项工作心要细，反应要灵敏。
5. 精妙，精到；精湛；精致的甜食
Our personnel have a feeling for the subtleties of service. 本公司人员深谙精良服务之道。
6. 〈古〉诡秘，狡猾；诡计
a gamble of Machiavellian subtlety 马基雅弗利式不择手段的投机行为
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