subtle

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable. 不易察觉的
...the slow and subtle changes that take place in all living things. …所有生物中发生的缓慢而不易察觉的变化。
2. subtlyADV 不易察觉地
The truth is subtly different. 事实略有不同。
3. ADJ A subtle person cleverly uses indirect methods to achieve something. 不露声色的
I even began to exploit him in subtle ways. 我甚至开始不露声色地利用他。
4. subtlyADV 不露声色地[ADV with v]
Nathan is subtly trying to turn her against Barry. 内森在尽力不露声色地使她转而反对巴里。
5. ADJ Subtle smells, tastes, sounds, or colours are pleasantly complex and delicate. 淡的; 精妙的
...subtle shades of brown. …各种淡棕色。
6. subtlyADV 淡地; 精妙地
...a white sofa teamed with subtly coloured rugs. …一张铺着色彩淡雅的小垫的白色沙发。

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 .