subdued

英 [səb'djuːd] 美 [səb'duːd]

• adj. 屈服的；柔和的；减弱的；被抑制的
• 动词subdue的过去式和过去分词.

英英释义

Adjective:

1. in a softened tone;

   "hushed voices"
   "muted trumpets"
   "a subdued whisper"
   "a quiet reprimand"
   

2. restrained in style or quality;

   "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"
   

3. quieted and brought under control;

   "children were subdued and silent"
   

4. not brilliant or glaring;

   "the moon cast soft shadows"
   "soft pastel colors"
   "subdued lighting"
   

5. lacking in light; not bright or harsh;

   "a dim light beside the bed"
   "subdued lights and soft music"
   

例句

用作形容词 (adj.)

1. The subdued moonlit glare helps to bring out more of the lunar landscape.
   柔和的月光会帮助我们更多更好的勾勒出月球的景象。
2. calm drivers get wound up by subdued, low-key voices that don't vary in pitch.
   熟练的驾驶者对那种柔和的毫无变化的语调感到厌烦.
3. There is a subdued atmosphere in the school at exam time.
   在考试期间，学校里有一种压抑的氛围。

经典引文

• Millie had been of late..more subdued, less boisterous.

  出自： I. Murdoch

• The subdued..surroundings of this elegant French restaurant soothe patrons.

  出自：San Diego

• Simple dressingsunderstated yet strong clothes in subdued colors.

  出自：L.A. Style

词汇搭配

• subdue 使服从
• subdued light 柔光

近反义词

【近义词】

• quiet 安静的
• meek 温顺的
• pacific 温和的
• tame 驯服的
• muted 无声的
• soft 柔软的
• hushed 动词hush的过去式,动...
• gentle 温和的
• low 低的
• restrained 克制的
• subtle 微妙的
• passive 被动的
• submissive 服从的
• unresponsive 没有反应的
• serious 严肃的
• downcast 气馁的
• low-key 抑制的
• dim 暗淡的
• low-keyed 有节制的