fugitive
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/ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
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/ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who has run away to avoid being caught
The police are searching for the fugitive who escaped from prison.
警方正在搜捕那名从监狱逃脱的逃犯。
trying to avoid being caught
The fugitive criminal was hiding in the basement.
逃犯藏在地下室里。
lasting for a very short time
She had a fugitive smile that disappeared as quickly as it appeared.
她有一个稍纵即逝的微笑。