subtlety
Significado: The quality of being subtle; a fine distinction, delicate nuance, or understated complexity.
Subtlety refers to qualities that are not immediately obvious but reward closer attention — whether in flavour, argument, art, or social interaction. It can denote the skill of making fine distinctions or the quality of being pleasingly indirect rather than blunt. In the plural ('subtleties') it refers to specific fine points or nuances. It collocates with 'lost on' (meaning someone failed to appreciate it), 'linguistic,' 'cultural,' and 'political.'
Ejemplos
- The subtlety of her argument was lost on an audience that preferred simple slogans. 她论点的微妙之处对于偏好简单口号的听众来说完全领会不到。La sutileza de su argumento se perdió en un público que prefería eslóganes sencillos.彼女の論旨の繊細さは、単純なスローガンを好む聴衆には伝わらなかった。그녀의 논지의 섬세함은 단순한 구호를 선호하는 청중에게는 전해지지 않았다.
- He appreciated the subtleties of Japanese cuisine that many Western diners overlook. 他能品味日本料理中许多西方食客所忽略的精妙之处。Apreciaba las sutilezas de la cocina japonesa que muchos comensales occidentales pasan por alto.彼は、多くの西洋の食事客が見落とす日本料理の微妙さを味わっていた。그는 많은 서양 식사객들이 간과하는 일본 요리의 미묘함을 음미했다.
- There is a subtlety to diplomatic language that takes years of experience to master. 外交辞令中有一种微妙性,需要多年的经验才能驾驭。Hay una sutileza en el lenguaje diplomático que lleva años de experiencia dominar.外交的な言い回しには、習得するのに長年の経験を要する繊細さがある。외교적 언어에는 체득하는 데 오랜 경험이 필요한 섬세함이 있다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: literary, academic, general
Tono: positive
Origen e historia
From Old French soutilte, from Latin subtilitas (fineness, thinness), from subtilis (finely woven, thin). Originally referred to the fineness of woven fabric before acquiring the broader sense of delicate skill or perception.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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