subtle
adj
ˈsʌtl
adj
1
not
easy
to
notice
or
understand
unless
you
pay
careful
attention
难以捉摸 （理解 ）的; 微妙的，细微的;
The
pictures
are
similar,
but
there
are
subtle
differences
between
them.
这些图片很相似，但它们之间有细微的差别。
The
warning
signs
of
the
disease
are
so
subtle
that
they
are
often
ignored.
这种疾病的征兆不易察觉，因而往往被忽视。
a
subtle
form
of
racism
一种微妙的种族歧视
subtle
taste/flavour/smell
etc
The
flavour
of
the
dried
berries
is
more
subtle.
干浆果的味道要淡一些。
The
dish
had
a
subtle
hint
of
ginger.
这道菜微微带点姜的味道。
2
behaving
in
a
skilful
and
clever
way,
especially
using
indirect
methods
or
language
to
hide
what
you
are
trying
to
do
含蓄的，隐晦的
I
think
we
need
a
more
subtle
approach.
我认为我们需要采用一种更含蓄的方式。
a
subtle
plan
巧妙的计划
[+
about
]
She
wasn’t
very
subtle
about
it.
She
just
said
she
didn’t
love
him
any
more.
她对此没怎么拐弯抹角，她就说不再爱他了。
3
very
clever
in
noticing
and
understanding
things
敏感的，敏锐的; 有辨识力的;
a
subtle
mind
敏锐的头脑
a
subtly
different
colour
有细微差别的颜色