elusive

形容词

1. 1

   难以达成的、难以获得的

   After three failed attempts, the championship still remained elusive.

   在三次失利之后，冠军依然遥不可及。

2. 2

   难以捉摸的、难以寻获的

   The elusive suspect has avoided arrest for over a year.

   这名行踪难测的嫌犯已经躲避追捕一年多。

3. 3

   难以理解的、难以形容的

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

   这首诗的意思很难捉摸，就算读了几次也一样。