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Elusive_goal [state]
An Experiencer does not achieve a Desired_goal. Typically, the Experiencer is the object of the verb. Metaphorically, a pursued entity is not captured.
Success|Des eludes me|Exp.
His point|Des escaped the entire audience|Exp.
A simple truth|Des has evaded so many of us|Exp.
This frame is a metaphorical extension of the Evading frame. The Evading frame concerns literal motion of two self-directed entities, one of which moves in such a way as to successfully prevent the other from capturing it. In the case of the Elusive_goal frame, however, there is no literal motion, but rather a Desired_goal that is not "captured" by the Experiencer that would like the Desired_goal to be true or known.
Success|Des eludes me|Exp.
His point|Des escaped the entire audience|Exp.
A simple truth|Des has evaded so many of us|Exp.
This frame is a metaphorical extension of the Evading frame. The Evading frame concerns literal motion of two self-directed entities, one of which moves in such a way as to successfully prevent the other from capturing it. In the case of the Elusive_goal frame, however, there is no literal motion, but rather a Desired_goal that is not "captured" by the Experiencer that would like the Desired_goal to be true or known.
Properties
- ID
- #1305
- Entry
- frm_elusive_goal
- Namespace
- State
- FrameNet version
- Elusive_goal (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Elusive_goal
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desired_goal |
Desired_goal identifies the goal that is not achieved or the entity that is not captured.
Success|Des eludes me. |
— | — |
| Experiencer |
The Experiencer does not achieve a Desired_goal, or capture a pursued entity.
Success eludes me|Exp. |
category
sentient
|
— |
Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This FE identifies the Degree to which the Experiencer fails to reach a goal.
Success had eluded him completely. |
category
degree
|
— |
| Duration |
The length of time during which the Experiencer does not acheive the Desired_goal.
A proper solution eluded her for several years|dur. |
category
duration
|
— |
| Manner |
This FE identifies the Manner in which the goal is not achieved.
Success had eluded him ruthlessly. |
category
manner
|
— |
| Place |
This FE identifies the Place where the Experiencer fails to achieve a Desired_goal.
Success had eluded him even in his home town. |
category
locative_relation
|
— |
| Time |
This FE identifies the Time when the Experiencerr fails to achieve a Desired_goal . Success had eluded him for years.
|
category
time
|
— |
Frame-Frame Relations (4)
Metaphorical_projection
Perspective
See_also
Using
Lexical Units (3)
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