nuance

nuance
[ˈnjuːɑːns]
noun
  1. a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
    (意义、表情或声音的)细微差别;微妙的变化
    the nuances of facial expression and body language.
    面部表情和肢体语言的各种细微差别。
verb
  1. [with obj.](一般作 be nuanced)give nuances to
    使产生细微差别
    the effect of the music is nuanced by the social situation of listeners.
    听众所处的社会环境使乐曲的效果产生细微的差别。
语源
  1. late 18th cent.: from French, shade, subtlety', from nuer 'to shade', based on Latin nubes 'cloud'
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