【核心区别】
Elusive (adj.) 强调"难以捕捉/获得"的客观属性
Illusive (adj.) 强调"虚假幻觉"的主观感知
【语义分析】
1. Elusive:
-- 词源:源自拉丁语"eludere"(逃避)
-- 核心义:因客观困难而难以达成/捕捉
-- 典型搭配:
• ~ success/target(难以企及的成功/目标)
• ~ concept/answ ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Elusive】 means hard to catch, grasp, or define.
- Director Stanley Kubrick remained an 【elusive】 figure to the press.
【Illusive】 means deceptive or unreal.
- David Copperfield amazes audiences with his 【illusive】 magic tricks.