sub·tle
adjective/ˈsʌtl/
/ˈsʌtl/
(comparative subtler
more subtle is also common/ˈsʌtələ(r)/
/ˈsʌtələr/
, superlative subtlest /ˈsʌtəlɪst/
/ˈsʌtəlɪst/
)- (often approving) not very obvious or easy to notice
不易察觉的；不明显的；微妙的 - subtle colours/flavours/smells, etc.
淡淡的色彩、味道、气味等 - There are subtle differences between the two versions.
两个版本之间有一些细微的差异。 - The fragrance is a subtle blend of jasmine and sandalwood.
这款香水是茉莉花和檀香的微妙混合。 - She's been dropping subtle hints about what she'd like as a present.
她不断隐隐暗示她喜欢什么样的礼物。
Extra ExamplesTopics Colours and Shapesc1- For a natural glow to your skin mix a subtle shade of blusher with loose powder.
将淡淡的腮红与散粉混合，让肌肤焕发自然光泽。 - Her paintings are characterized by sweeping brush strokes and subtle colours.
她的画特点是奔放的笔锋和淡雅的色彩。 - making infinitely subtle distinctions
进行极为细致的区分
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- become
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- subtle colours/flavours/smells, etc.
- behaving or organized in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve something
机智的；机巧的；狡猾的 - I decided to try a more subtle approach.
我决定智取。 - a subtle plan
巧妙的计划 - a subtle use of lighting in the play
灯光在剧中的巧妙运用
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- become
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- I decided to try a more subtle approach.
- good at noticing and understanding things
敏锐的；头脑灵活的 - The job required a subtle mind.
那项工作需要一个头脑敏锐的人去做。
- The job required a subtle mind.
Word OriginMiddle English (also in the sense ‘not easily understood’): from Old French sotil, from Latin subtilis.