elusive
gb/ɪlˈusɪv/ us/ɪlˈusɪv/
B2
Inggeris
~ 9500
nehezen elérhető, nehezen megtalálható, nehezen megfogható, megfoghatatlan
B2
1
Corak penggunaan:
an elusive [goal/result/person/thing]
Despite weeks of searching, the rare orchid remained elusive.
Hetekig keresték, de a ritka orchideára továbbra is nehéz volt rábukkanni.
For many graduates, a stable full-time job is an elusive goal.
Sok friss diplomás számára a stabil, teljes állás nehezen elérhető cél.
A lasting peace in the region has proved elusive.
The suspect has been elusive, moving from city to city to avoid arrest.
True work–life balance can feel frustratingly elusive.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The rare bird is very elusive and hard to see.
A ritka madár nagyon rejtőzködő, ezért nehéz meglátni.
For him, sleep is elusive on hot summer nights.
A forró nyári éjszakákon nehezen jön álom a szemére.
A good house at a low price is elusive in this city.
The police searched for days, but the thief was still elusive.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse "elusive" with "exclusive". "Exclusive" means something is only for a special group, while "elusive" means something is hard to find, catch, or get. Another common mistake is spelling it as "illusive"; that word relates to an illusion, not to difficulty in finding or achieving something.
Maksud
hard to find or achieve
Kolokasi
elusive goal
|elusive victory
|elusive prey
|elusive criminal
|remain elusive
|prove elusive
Sinonim
hard-to-find (More informal and plainly descriptive; usually for objects or information.)
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evasive (Suggests someone is actively avoiding being caught or confronted.)
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out of reach (Emphasizes that something seems impossible or nearly impossible to get.)
Antonim
accessible (Suggests something is easy to get, use, or reach, the opposite of being elusive.)
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attainable (Focuses on a goal that can realistically be achieved.)
Tema
general
|goals
|search
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
Hard to find, catch, or get, even when you try.
Difficult to find, catch, or obtain, especially when actively searched for or attempted.
C1
2
Corak penggunaan:
an elusive [idea/meaning/quality]
The exact meaning of the poem is deliberately elusive.
A vers pontos jelentése szándékosan nehezen megfogható.
Happiness can be an elusive idea to put into words.
A boldogság nehezen megfogható fogalom, amelyet nehéz szavakba önteni.
There is an elusive quality to her music that keeps listeners coming back.
The solution seemed obvious at first, but the logic behind it remained elusive.
He tried to describe the perfume, but its scent was somehow elusive.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The main message of the film is a little elusive.
A film fő üzenete kissé nehezen megfogható.
The word has an elusive meaning that is hard to explain.
A szónak nehezen megfogható, nehezen megmagyarázható jelentése van.
There is an elusive feeling in the air that I cannot describe.
The answer is simple, but the reason for it is elusive.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners often mix up "elusive" and "illusive". "Elusive" means hard to understand or define; "illusive" means based on an illusion, something not real. Learners also sometimes use "confusing" when they want to say that something is subtly hard to define; "elusive" is better when the problem is that the idea is too complex, vague, or delicate rather than simply badly explained.
Maksud
hard to understand or define
Kolokasi
elusive concept
|elusive meaning
|elusive idea
|elusive quality
|elusive answer
Sinonim
puzzling (Emphasizes that something makes you feel confused or unsure.)
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hard-to-define (Directly highlights that it is difficult to give a clear definition.)
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subtle (Suggests the thing is delicate or not obvious, which can make it elusive.)
Antonim
clear (Easy to understand or notice; the direct opposite of elusive in this sense.)
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straightforward (Simple and easy to understand without confusion.)
Tema
thinking
|communication
|art
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definisi
Hard to understand or explain clearly, often because it is very complex or very small and subtle.
Difficult to understand, describe, or clearly define, often because it is subtle or complex.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
elusive
IPA
GB/ɪlˈusɪv/
US/ɪlˈusɪv/
Suku kata dan tekanan
elu - sive (2 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sive)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: elusive
Keluarga kata
Core family
elude
verb C1
Related words
elusiveness
noun
elusively
adverb
Ungkapan
elusive dream
1/ɪlˈusɪv dɹˈim/
fixed phrase
hope that is hard to realize
A strong hope or wish that is very hard to make real.
Contoh
- Owning their own home is still an elusive dream for many young couples.
- For him, becoming a professional musician remained an elusive dream.
elusive goal
1/ɪlˈusɪv ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
goal that is hard to reach
A result or achievement that someone really wants but finds very hard to reach.
Contoh
- Winning a major title remained an elusive goal for her for many years.
- For some countries, full employment is still an elusive goal.
prove elusive
1/pɹˈuv ɪlˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
turn out hard to get
To turn out to be harder to find, catch, or get than people first expected.
Contoh
- A quick solution to the problem has proved elusive.
- For many families, affordable housing has proved elusive.
remain elusive
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ɪlˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
continue to be hard to get
To still be hard to find, catch, or get, even after some time or effort.
Contoh
- After years of negotiation, a final agreement still remains elusive.
- Despite new leads, the cause of the illness remains elusive.