subtle
a. 敏锐的, 精细的, 狡猾的, 稀薄的, 灵巧的, 微妙的 [医] 锐敏的; 精细的
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教材释义与例句
微妙的；精细的；敏感的；狡猾的；稀薄的
释义与例句
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People or things that are subtle (adjective sense) as a class.
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To make (something) subtle (“giving only a slight impression; also, skilfully restrained or understated”).
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To burn (someone or something) to ash.
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Senses relating to tangible things.
Of an action or movement: very delicate or slight, and thus barely noticeable; not obvious; inconspicuous, unintrusive.
微妙
The mighty Magnet from the Center darts / This ſtrong, tho' ſubtile Force, thro' all the Parts: / Its active Rays ejaculated thence, / Irradiate all the wide Circumference.
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Senses relating to tangible things.
Having a delicate or fine substance or texture; hence, exquisite, refined.
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Senses relating to tangible things.
Slender, thin.
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Senses relating to tangible things.
Of a substance: finely powdered; also, of particles of a substance: very fine or small.
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Senses relating to tangible things.
Of weight: after the tare (“weight of an empty container”) has been subtracted; net.
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Senses relating to tangible things.
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.
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Senses relating to tangible things.
Synonym of subtile (“of a ship: narrow, slender”).
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Senses relating to intangible things.
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.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
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.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
Of an artist, a musician, etc.: having a light touch; sensitive.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
Of a person, their intellect or mind, etc.: discerning, perceptive, shrewd, wise.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
Of a person: sensitive to the feelings of others; discreet, tactful.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
Of a person or animal, or of an action or words: clever or skilful in a crafty or devious way; cunning, sly, wily.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
Of ground used for bowling: not smooth; uneven.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
Of an object: cleverly contrived or made; also, of a plan, etc.: cleverly contrived or carried out.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
Acting (especially causing harm) in a stealthy, often gradual, manner; insidious.
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Senses relating to intangible things.
Of a person or their fingers or hands, their ability, etc.: dexterous, skilful.
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词源
The adjective is derived from Middle English sotil, soubtil, subtil (“of a person, the mind, etc.: clever, ingenious, penetrating; cunning, sly; insidious; delicate, fine; not dense, light, thin; finely powdered; narrow, slender; etc.”), borrowed from Anglo-Norman sotel, subtil, sutil, Middle French soutil, subtil, sutil, and Old French sotil, soutil, subtil, sutil (“of an object: skilfully designed or made; delicate, fine; slender, thin; of an intangible thing: difficult to understand; of a person: discerning, shrewd; devious, sly; etc.”) (modern French subtil), from Latin subtīlis (“of texture: delicate, fine; slender, thin; accurate, keen; having fine judgment; etc.”), from sub (“below, under”) + tēla (“warp (threads running lengthwise in a loom); web”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *tetḱ- (“to create, produce; to cut, hew”), from *teḱ- (“to beget, sire”)). The word displaced Old English smēag (literally “creeping”). The modern and Middle English (and French) spellings with -b- are influenced by Latin subtīlis; the letter was probably never pronounced. The noun is derived from Middle English sotil, soubtil, subtil (“wise person; sophisticated people collectively”), from the adjective.
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