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subdued

🇬🇧 UK/sәb'dju:d/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Quiet and lacking energy or enthusiasm; soft and not bright in color or sound

压抑的,沉静的;柔和的,不刺眼的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
dulead, conduct, guide
+
edpast tense / completed
=subdued

Common Collocations

  • 1.subdued lighting柔和的灯光
  • 2.subdued mood低落的情绪
  • 3.subdued colors柔和的色彩
  • 4.subdued tone平静的语气

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The mood at the office was subdued after the company announced layoffs.

  • 2.

    She decorated the living room in subdued tones of grey and beige.

  • 3.

    The audience gave a subdued response to the opening performance.

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