elusive

形容詞

1. 1

   難以達成的、難以獲得的

   After three failed attempts, the championship still remained elusive.

   在三次失利之後，冠軍依然遙不可及。

2. 2

   難以捉摸的、難以尋獲的

   The elusive suspect has avoided arrest for over a year.

   這名行蹤難測的嫌犯已經躲避追捕一年多。

3. 3

   難以理解的、難以形容的

   The poem's meaning is elusive, even after several readings.

   這首詩的意思很難捉摸，就算讀了幾次也一樣。