subtle

US /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
UK /ˈsʌt̬.əl/
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1.

微妙的, 精细的, 不明显的

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

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The painting had a subtle blend of colors.
这幅画的色彩融合得非常微妙。
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There was a subtle change in his expression.
他的表情发生了细微的变化。
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delicatefinefaintindirectimpliedunderstatednuancedelusiveimperceptible
2.

巧妙的, 狡猾的, 机智的

making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something

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He used a subtle approach to persuade them.
他用了一种巧妙的方法来说服他们。
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Her subtle hints were finally understood.
她巧妙的暗示终于被理解了。
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clevercunningingeniousartfuldeviousindirecttactfuldiplomatic