vt.

1. （巧妙地）逃避，躲避
   The fox succeeded in eluding the hunters.

   这狐狸成功地避过了猎手。

2. 使困惑，难倒
   She tried to remember his face, but it eluded her.

   她想记起他的脸，可怎么也想不起来。

v.

1. evade or escape from, typically in a skilful or cunning way.
2. fail to be attained or understood by; baffle.