elusive
US /iˈluː.sɪv/
UK /iˈluː.sɪv/
1.
sukar ditangkap, sukar difahami, sukar dicapai
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
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•
The suspect remained elusive, despite a widespread manhunt.
Suspek kekal sukar ditangkap, walaupun dengan pemburuan besar-besaran.
•
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
Penyelesaian kepada masalah itu terbukti sukar dicapai.
2.
mengelak, licik, bijak
cleverly or skillfully evasive
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•
His answers were always elusive, never directly addressing the question.
Jawapannya sentiasa mengelak, tidak pernah menjawab soalan secara langsung.
•
The politician gave an elusive speech, avoiding any firm commitments.
Ahli politik itu memberikan ucapan yang mengelak, mengelakkan sebarang komitmen yang kukuh.