elude
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/ɪˈluːd/
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/ɪˈluːd/
to cleverly avoid or escape from someone or something
The thief managed to elude the police by blending in with the crowd.
小偷通过混入人群成功躲避了警察。
to be unable to achieve, remember, or understand something
The answer to the riddle eluded him, despite his best efforts.
尽管他尽了最大努力,但谜底还是难倒了他。