elusive

i'lu:siv

托福GRE Collins 1

s. difficult to describe
s. skillful at eluding capture
s. difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

a. 难懂的, 易忘的, 难以捉摸的

Collins 星级

7,605

BNC 频率

6,930

使用频率

“elusive”由前缀“e-”（表示“向外”）和词根“lus”（来自“ludere”，意为“玩耍”）以及后缀“-ive”组成，整体意思可以理解为“难以捕捉或理解的”，像在玩耍中总是难以捉住的东西。

例句

1. The treasure was elusive, hidden in a place no one could find.

这个宝藏很难找到，藏在一个没有人能找到的地方。

2. She had an elusive smile that made everyone curious about her.

她有一个神秘的微笑，让每个人都对她感到好奇。

3. Success can be elusive, but hard work and determination can help you achieve it.

成功可能很难获得，但努力和决心可以帮助你实现它。