subtle
/ˈsʌtəl/ 形容词 B2中文： 微妙
- Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable; not obvious; inconspicuous, unintrusive.
- Of a substance, especially a gas or liquid: of low density or thin consistency; rarefied, tenuous; hence, tending to spread everywhere due to this quality.
- Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally), difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
- Giving only a slight impression; elusive, indistinct; also, skilfully restrained or understated. · The difference between the tones is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully.
- Of an artist, a musician, etc.: having a light touch; sensitive.
- Of a person: sensitive to the feelings of others; discreet, tactful.
- Of a person, their intellect or mind, etc.: discerning, perceptive, shrewd, wise.
- Acting (especially causing harm) in a stealthy, often gradual, manner; insidious.
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But surely such an explanation as that would be quite inadequate to account for the deep and subtle scheming which seemed to be weaving an invisible net round the young baronet.
“Sire,” said Villefort, “I will render a faithful report to your majesty, but I must entreat your forgiveness if my anxiety leads to some obscurity in my language.” A glance at the king after this discreet and subtle exordium, assured Villefort of the benignity of his august auditor, and he went on:
Are there not subtle forces at work of which we know little?
Heavily built and massive, there was a suggestion of uncouth physical inertia in the figure, but above this unwieldy frame there was perched a head so masterful in its brow, so alert in its steel-grey, deep-set eyes, so firm in its lips, and so subtle in its play of expression, that after the first glance one forgot the gross body and remembered only the dominant mind.
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