elusive

US /iˈluː.sɪv/
UK /iˈluː.sɪv/
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1.

难以捉摸的, 难以找到的, 难以实现的

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

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The suspect remained elusive, despite a widespread manhunt.
尽管进行了大规模搜捕，嫌疑人仍然难以捉摸。
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The solution to the problem proved elusive.
问题的解决方案被证明是难以捉摸的。
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evasiveslipperyfugitiveintangiblesubtle
2.

含糊其辞的, 巧妙规避的, 难以捉摸的

cleverly or skillfully evasive

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His answers were always elusive, never directly addressing the question.
他的回答总是含糊其辞，从不直接回答问题。
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The politician gave an elusive speech, avoiding any firm commitments.
这位政治家发表了一篇含糊其辞的演讲，避免做出任何明确承诺。
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evasiveambiguousvagueindirectequivocal