subdued
UK/sәb'dju:d/US
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Definitions
adj.
Quiet and rather reflective or depressed; not bright or loud.
低沉的；闷闷不乐的；柔和的（颜色、灯光）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsubdueunder, below
+
-dlead, conduct, guide
=subdued
subdue + -ed = brought down / softened.
Common Collocations
- 1.subdued mood低落情绪
- 2.subdued lighting柔和灯光
- 3.subdued tone低沉语气
Example Sentences
- 1.
She seemed subdued after the news.
- 2.
Subdued lighting set the mood.