elusion
UK/ɪ'luʒən/US/i'lu:ʒәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of cleverly escaping or avoiding (rare).
逃避,回避(罕用)。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivede- (out) + lus (play) + -ion (act) = 'the act of slipping out.' The noun of elude, but rare — in practice 'evasion' or 'escape' is used instead. Note the d→s stem: elude → elusion.
Root lud still carries 22 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Her elusion of every question frustrated the reporters.