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.
警察は脱獄犯を追っている。
trying to avoid being caught
The fugitive criminal was hiding in the basement.
犯罪者は地下室に隠れていた。
lasting for a very short time
She had a fugitive smile that disappeared as quickly as it appeared.
彼女はすぐに消えるような逃げ水の笑みを浮かべていた。