"subtly" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 微妙地
• 巧妙地

Definition

以一种不明显或不易察觉的方式；轻微但重要地。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于描述不直接或不明显的行为、变化或含义。常见搭配有“subtly different”、“subtly change”、“subtly suggest”。不要与“slightly”（程度小）或“secretly”（有意隐瞒）混淆。

Examples

The colors on the wall changed subtly in the sunlight.

墙上的颜色在阳光下**微妙地**变化了。

She subtly suggested a different idea.

她**巧妙地**提出了不同的想法。

The taste of the soup was subtly sweet.

这汤的味道**微妙地**带有一点甜味。

He's subtly making fun of you—you just can't tell right away.

他**巧妙地**在取笑你——你一时还发现不了。

The manager subtly changed the rules without telling anyone.

经理**悄悄地**改了规则，没有告诉任何人。

Her mood subtly shifted when she heard the news.

她听到消息后，情绪**微妙地**发生了变化。