nuance
/ˈnjuːɑːns/ · /ˈnuːɑːns/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6511 in the learning path
细微差别
Definitions
n. a small difference in meaning, feeling, sound, or appearance
细微差别
Example
Her smile added a playful nuance to the apology.
她的微笑让这句道歉多了一丝俏皮意味。
Language learners need cultural knowledge to recognise nuances that dictionaries may not fully explain.
语言学习者需要文化知识，才能辨别词典可能无法充分解释的细微差别。
Collocations
- subtle nuance
- nuances of meaning
- capture the nuances
Word family
- nuanced (adj.)
Synonyms
- subtlety
Usage tip
常用复数nuances，指意义、语气等细微差别。
FAQ
- What does nuance mean?
- a small difference in meaning, feeling, sound, or appearance
- How is nuance pronounced?
- UK /ˈnjuːɑːns/, US /ˈnuːɑːns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
