大学英语：subtlety n. delicacy;sensitivity 微妙之处，细微之处;敏锐

　　subtle adj. 隐约的;微妙的

　　1)Nobody noticed the subtlety of his remarks. (没有人听出他话中的微妙含义。)

　　2)They can sense each other's intentions with great subtlety. (他们能敏锐地感觉到彼此的意图。)

　　3)It is difficult for people from other cultures to master the subtleties of the American joke.　(对于来自其他文化的人来说掌握美国笑话的微妙之处是困难的。)

　　4)His whole attitude has undergone a subtle change. (他的整个态度已经有了微妙的变化。)

　　5)He dwelt on the subtle distinction between the two words.(他详述两个词词义的细微差别。