elusive

[US]/iˈluːsɪv/
[UK]/iˈluːsɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. трудно понять или запомнить.

Example Sentences

elusive nature of reality

неуловимая природа реальности

Real-world Examples

In 23 of those cases, justice remains elusive.

В 23 из этих случаев правосудие остается недостижимым.

Source: This month VOA Daily Standard English

They're elusive, very difficult to catch up with.

Они неуловимы, очень трудно догнать.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American February 2019 Collection

But major progress on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict proved much more elusive.

Но значительный прогресс в израильско-палестинском конфликте оказался гораздо более elusive.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2020

Success always seems as inevitable in retrospect as it is elusive when sought.

Успех всегда кажется таким же неизбежным в retrospect, как и elusive, когда его ищут.

Source: The Economist - Arts

That is, they're being created by the elusive WIMPs.

То есть, они создаются elusive WIMPs.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection September 2014

Hence the plaintiffs' search for less elusive accomplices.

Поэтому истцы ищут менее elusive соучастников.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Pigeon cartel is one of the most elusive of criminal gangs.

Картель голубей - одна из самых elusive преступных группировок.

Source: We Bare Bears

But a storybook ending for drive-ins might prove elusive.

Но сказочный конец для drive-ins может оказаться elusive.

Source: Time

There is an elusive quality to them.

У них есть elusive качество.

Source: Two-Minute Paper

Perhaps even more elusive than you, Harold.

Возможно, даже более elusive, чем ты, Гарри.

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

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