elusive
US /iˈluː.sɪv/
UK /iˈluː.sɪv/
形容詞
1.
難以捉摸的, 難以找到的, 難以實現的
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
範例:
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The suspect remained elusive, despite a widespread manhunt.
儘管進行了大規模搜捕，嫌疑人仍然難以捉摸。
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The solution to the problem proved elusive.
問題的解決方案被證明是難以捉摸的。
2.
含糊其辭的, 巧妙規避的, 難以捉摸的
cleverly or skillfully evasive
範例:
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His answers were always elusive, never directly addressing the question.
他的回答總是含糊其辭，從不直接回答問題。
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The politician gave an elusive speech, avoiding any firm commitments.
這位政治家發表了一篇含糊其辭的演講，避免做出任何明確承諾。