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nuance

/ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/

Meanings
noun

细微差别，细微之处.

A minor distinction.

Examples :

"While both dresses are blue, there's a subtle nuance in the shade – one is slightly more turquoise. "
虽然这两件裙子都是蓝色的，但颜色上存在细微差别——一件稍微偏绿松石色一点。
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Related Words

Illustration subtlety

subtlety noun

/ˈsʌt(ə)lti/

微妙，精妙。

"The teacher's criticism was full of subtlety; she didn't directly say he was wrong, but her tone made it clear he needed to revise his work. "

老师的批评很讲究分寸和精妙之处；她没有直接说他错了，但她的语气清楚地表明他需要修改作业。

Illustration redefine

redefine verb

/ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/

重新定义，重新界定。

"After failing the test, the teacher decided to redefine the passing grade, making it easier for students to succeed. "

考试不及格后，老师决定重新界定及格分数，降低了及格难度，让学生更容易通过。

Illustration brighter

brighter adjective

/ˈbɹaɪtə/ /ˈbɹaɪtɚ/

更亮，明亮。

"The classroom felt much brighter after we opened the curtains. "

拉开窗帘后，教室里感觉亮堂多了。

Illustration nuanced

nuanced verb

/ˈnjuːɑːnst/ /ˈnjuːæːnst/

微妙地表达，使具有细微差别.

"The politician nuanced his previous statement on the economy, explaining he only meant some sectors needed adjustment, not a complete overhaul. "

这位政治家微妙地调整了他之前关于经济的声明，解释说他只是想表达某些行业需要调整，而不是彻底改革。

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

稍微，略微。

"He was slightly built, but tall."

他身材略显单薄，但个子很高。

Illustration nuances

nuances noun

/ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/ /ˈnjuːɑːnsɪz/

细微差别，细微之处

"Understanding the nuances of her tone helped me realize she was joking, not angry. "

理解她语气中的细微之处，让我意识到她是在开玩笑，而不是生气。

Illustration appreciating

appreciating verb

/əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/ /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

感谢，感激。

"I appreciate your efforts"

我感谢你的努力。

Illustration turquoise

turquoise noun

/ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪs/

绿松石，土耳其石

"My grandmother's necklace featured a beautiful turquoise pendant. "

我奶奶的项链上有一个漂亮的绿松石吊坠。

Illustration distinction

distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

区别，差异，特色。

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

老师强调了名词和动词之间的区别。

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

理解，领会，明白。

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

老师耐心地讲解了这道数学题，学生们终于能够理解并掌握其中的步骤了。

Illustration traditional

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

老古板，思想保守的人。

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

我的奶奶是个老古板，非常重视家庭价值观。

Illustration dresses

dresses noun

/ˈdɹɛsɪz/

连衣裙，裙子.

"Amy and Mary looked very pretty in their dresses."

艾米和玛丽穿着连衣裙，看上去非常漂亮。