subtle

柯林斯詞典

1. ADJ Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable. 不易察覺的
...the slow and subtle changes that take place in all living things. …所有生物中發(fā)生的緩慢而不易察覺的變化。
2. subtlyADV 不易察覺地
The truth is subtly different. 事實(shí)略有不同。
3. ADJ A subtle person cleverly uses indirect methods to achieve something. 不露聲色的
I even began to exploit him in subtle ways. 我甚至開始不露聲色地利用他。
4. subtlyADV 不露聲色地[ADV with v]
Nathan is subtly trying to turn her against Barry. 內(nèi)森在盡力不露聲色地使她轉(zhuǎn)而反對(duì)巴里。
5. ADJ Subtle smells, tastes, sounds, or colours are pleasantly complex and delicate. 淡的; 精妙的
...subtle shades of brown. …各種淡棕色。
6. subtlyADV 淡地; 精妙地
...a white sofa teamed with subtly coloured rugs. …一張鋪著色彩淡雅的小墊的白色沙發(fā)。

I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden .
Her conversation sparkled with her own subtle blend of wit and charm .
The film's direction is subtle and stylish .
The gradation in tempo in this piece of music is very subtle.
The directors managed to secure a good deal for the company with a bit of subtle manoeuvring .