elusive
US /iˈluː.sɪv/
UK /iˈluː.sɪv/
1.
sulit ditangkap, sulit dipahami, sukar dicapai
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
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The suspect remained elusive, despite a widespread manhunt.
Tersangka tetap sulit ditangkap, meskipun ada perburuan besar-besaran.
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The solution to the problem proved elusive.
Solusi masalah itu terbukti sulit dicapai.
2.
mengelak, licin, cerdik
cleverly or skillfully evasive
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His answers were always elusive, never directly addressing the question.
Jawabannya selalu mengelak, tidak pernah langsung menjawab pertanyaan.
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The politician gave an elusive speech, avoiding any firm commitments.
Politikus itu memberikan pidato yang mengelak, menghindari komitmen yang tegas.