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to elude
01
逃れる, 回避する
to cleverly avoid or escape from someone or something
Transitive: to elude an enemy or pursuer
Example
The criminal skillfully eludes the police, disappearing into the crowded city.
Efforts to capture the rare bird proved challenging as it consistently eluded ornithologists.
The prey will manage to elude the predator by swiftly navigating through the dense forest.
02
回避する, 逃れる
to avoid obeying a law or escaping a penalty
Transitive: to elude a law or penalty
Example
The company found ways to elude environmental regulations, despite the law.
He skillfully eluded the penalty by claiming a technicality in the law.
The suspect tried to elude arrest by fleeing to another country.
03
逃れる, 理解できない
to be unable to understand something, such as a piece of information, idea, fact, etc.
Transitive: to elude sb
Example
The solution to the puzzle continued to elude him, no matter how hard he tried.
The details of her dream eluded her when she woke up.
The meaning of the ancient text eluded the scholars for years.
04
逃れる, 回避する
to remain unattainable or beyond reach
Transitive: to elude sb
Example
The championship title eluded the team for years, despite their hard work.
Financial stability had always eluded the small business owner.
The perfect job opportunity continued to elude him.
