nuance
Word family nounnuanceadjectivenuanced
nu·ance /ˈnjuːɑːns $ ˈnuː-/ noun [countableC] DETAILa very slight, hardly noticeable difference in manner, colour, meaning etc 〔方式、颜色、意义等的〕细微差别 → subtlety He was aware of every nuance in her voice. 他听得出她声音中的每一个细微变化。
nuance of the painting’s delicate nuances of color, tone, and texture 那幅画在色彩、色调及质感上的细微变化
subtle nuances of meaning 含义的细微差别
—nuanced adjectiveadj a skilful and nuanced performance 高超细腻的表演
subtle nuances• But there are more subtle nuances in that story.• Scientists now understand the subtle nuances of its genetic machinery.• These additional flavor layers offer greater opportunities to marry the dish with the subtle nuances of a fine Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Origin nuance (1700-1800) French Old French nuer “to make shades of color”, from nue “cloud”