subtly
US /ˈsʌt̬.əl.i/
UK /ˈsʌt̬.əl.i/
1.
微妙地, 巧妙地
in a way that is so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
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The flavor of the herbs was subtly present in the dish.
香草的味道在菜肴中微妙地存在着。
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She subtly hinted that she wanted a raise.
她巧妙地暗示她想要加薪。
2.
巧妙地, 狡猾地
in a clever and indirect way
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He subtly manipulated the conversation to his advantage.
他巧妙地操纵了谈话，使其对自己有利。
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The artist subtly used light and shadow to create depth.
艺术家巧妙地运用光影来创造深度。