elusive
adjective
UK/iˈluː.sɪv/
US/iˈluː.sɪv/
Definitions of elusive adjective
- C2
difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember
难以捉摸；难以理解
Despite their heavy investment, this breakthrough technology remains elusive.
尽管他们投入了大量资金，这项突破性技术仍然难以捉摸。
The artist tried to capture the elusive moment of inspiration.
这位艺术家试图捕捉那难以捉摸的灵感瞬间。
After years of research, the exact cause of the disease remains elusive.
经过多年的研究，这种疾病的确切原因仍然难以捉摸。