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subtilise

/ˈsʌtɪlaɪz/

翻译: 过时动词,指使某物变得精细、精妙,或处理得十分细致;也指以过度精巧的方式争论或推理。

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verb

/ˈsʌtɪlaɪz/formal已废弃
  • zh过时动词,指使某物变得精细、精妙,或处理得十分细致;也指以过度精巧的方式争论或推理。

An archaic verb meaning to make subtle, refine, or treat with subtlety; to argue or reason with excessive refinement.

  1. Refine or sharpen sensesC2formalbritish

    To make the senses more acute, keen, or perceptive.

    zh使敏锐

    • Years of meditation helped him subtilise his hearing.
    • The artist subtilised his sense of color through constant practice.
    • She subtilised her palate by tasting many different wines.

    同义词enhancehonequickenrefinesensitizesharpenwhet

    反义词bluntdull

词形
  • subtilised past participle
  • subtilized past participle
  • subtilised past simple
  • subtilized past simple
  • subtilising present participle
  • subtilizing present participle
  • subtilises third person singular
  • subtilizes third person singular