Word · Frequency #13819
nuances
细微差别
nuances is the plural of nuance.
a subtle difference in meaning, opinion, or attitude
- 1.
A minor distinction.
细微差别
- 2.
Subtlety or fine detail.
微妙或精细之处
微妙或精细之处
In use
The two words look similar, but there is an important nuance in their meanings.
She appreciated every nuance of the actor's performance.
Learning a language well means understanding its cultural nuances.
the nuances of sth
此处用复数形式 nuances 指多个细微差别。
It takes years to learn the nuances of a foreign language.
掌握一门外语的细微差别需要数年时间。
the nuances between A and B
between 后接对比的两个事物。
The book explains the nuances between the two cultures.
这本书解释了两种文化之间的细微差别。
a nuance in sth
a nuance 强调单个细微之处；常用 in 引出所在范围。
Connections
Collocations
- subtle nuances
- 细微的差别
- Her performance captures the subtle nuances of the character's emotions.她的表演捕捉到了角色情感的细微差别。
- nuances of meaning
- 意义的细微差别
- Translators must be alert to nuances of meaning in both languages.翻译人员必须注意两种语言中意义的细微差别。
- cultural nuances
- 文化上的细微差异
- The guide helps tourists understand the cultural nuances of the country.这本指南帮助游客了解该国的文化细微差异。
- capture the nuances
- 捕捉细微差别
- The novel captures the nuances of life in a small town.这部小说捕捉到了小镇生活的细微差别。
- understand the nuances
- 理解细微差别
- You need to live in the country to understand its social nuances.你需要生活在这个国家才能理解其社交方面的细微差别。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
开头读音像 new（新），看到 nuance 就联想：发现新的细微差别。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：art analysis、political discussion、language learning 该词通常用于书面或较正式的讨论，如艺术、政治、语言等话题；日常口语中也可用，但整体偏正式，正式程度随语境变化。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the /ɑːns/ ending and rhyme with 'nuance'. Beware of lookalikes like 'finance' (faɪˈnæns), which has a different vowel sound.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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