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be low-key
The wedding was intentionally low-key.
婚礼刻意保持低调。
低调的；不张扬的
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低调的；不张扬的
Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.
The wedding was intentionally low-key.
婚礼刻意保持低调。
暗色调的；以深色调和柔和色彩为特征的。
Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors.
风格或品质上克制的
restrained in style or quality
克制的；低调的；不试图吸引注意力的。
Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.
The wedding was a low-key affair with only close family.
婚礼是一场低调的活动，只有近亲参加。
She prefers a low-key lifestyle away from the spotlight.
她更喜欢远离聚光灯的低调生活方式。
His low-key response surprised everyone who expected anger.
他低调的反应让所有期待他愤怒的人感到惊讶。
The wedding was intentionally low-key.
婚礼刻意保持低调。
She kept her promotion low-key until the official announcement.
她在正式公布前对自己的晋升保持低调。
He adopted a low-key approach to the negotiations.
他对谈判采取了低调的态度。
The celebrity managed to remain low-key despite the fame.
这位名人在成名后仍设法保持低调。
Not this
He spoke low-key.
Use this
He spoke in a low-key manner.
low-key 是形容词，不能直接修饰动词 speak，应改为介词短语 in a low-key manner 或使用系表结构。
Not this
She prefers a low-keyed lifestyle.
Use this
She prefers a low-key lifestyle.
low-key 本身已是形容词，无需加 -ed 变为过去分词形式；low-keyed 虽偶见但非常用，在此语境下应用 low-key。
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