subdued

1. ADJ Someone who is subdued is very quiet, often because they are sad or worried about something. (因難過、擔(dān)心而) 沉默寡言的

He faced the press, initially, in a somewhat subdued mood. 他起初以一種有點(diǎn)沉默寡言的情緒面對新聞界。

2. ADJ Subdued lights or colours are not very bright. (燈光或顏色) 柔和的

The lighting was subdued. 這燈光很柔和。