low-key

短语
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a. 抑制的, 低调的

发音

UK /ˈləʊki/
UK /ˌləʊˈkiː/
AU
US /ˈloʊˈki/
US /ˌloʊˈki/
US /ˈloʊki/

词形变化

more low-key 比较级 most low-key 最高级

别名

lowkey lowk LWK

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors.

    艺术
  2. 2.

    Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.

    低调

    克制

    比喻 引申义

    She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.

adv.
  1. 1.

    Used as a downtoner; kind of.

    加拿大 美国 非正式
  2. 2.

    Actually; seriously.

    非正式
  3. 3.

    In a low-key or surreptitious manner; secretively; understatedly; on the down-low.

    俚语

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 2

subdued low-keyed

近义相关 1

restrained

词源

From low + key.

来源：wiktionary