subdued
adjective uk/səbˈdʒuːd/ us/səbˈduːd/
(NOT STRONG)
(色彩或光线)柔和的,暗淡的
If a colour or light is subdued, it is not very bright.
subdued lighting 柔和的灯光
(声音)压低的,小声的
If a noise is subdued, it is not loud.
subdued laughter/cheers 窃窃的笑声/低声欢呼
(MOOD)
(人)闷闷不乐的,默不作声的
If a person is subdued, they are not as happy as usual or they are quieter than usual.
He seemed a bit subdued at lunch - is he all right? 午饭时他显得有点儿闷闷不乐——他没事吧?