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.
小偷透過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.
儘管他盡了最大努力,但謎底還是難倒了他。