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Evading [agentive]
An Evader moves under its own power to thereby avoid Capture or contact with a Pursuer, also generally moving under its own power. This frame characterizes a more specific event than Avoiding in that both the Evader and the Pursuer are moving entities. In addition, this frame differs from Escaping by requiring a Pursuer and being neutral about the prior captivity of the Evader.
I gave my handler the slip.
He evaded capture for several hours.
I gave my handler the slip.
He evaded capture for several hours.
Properties
- ID
- #275
- Entry
- frm_evading
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Evading (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Evading
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Capture |
An actual or hypothetical event in which the Pursuer takes physical control of the Evader.
Rýmirez-Sýnchez , tried in absentia , had evaded capture since the murders in Paris on June 27 , 1975 |
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| Evader |
The Evader moves under its own power to Capture or contact with the Pursuer. Normally the Evader frame element is expressed as an external argument.
The mouse eluded the cats for only a few minutes. |
category
sentient
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| Pursuer |
The Pursuer is going after the Evader unless they act.
The mouse eluded the cats for only a few minutes. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
Excludes
Capture
Pursuer
Peripheral Frame Elements (9)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area |
This FE is used for phrases that describe a general Area in which motion occurs when it is understood to be irregular and not to consist of a single linear path. Locative setting adjuncts of motion expressions may also be assigned this frame element. Smithers fled and evaded them all over the ship.
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category
location
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| Degree |
This FE is used for any expression that describes the Degree to which the Evader
avoids Capture or contact with the Pursuer. The mouse barely eluded the cats. |
category
degree
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| Manner |
This FE identifies the Manner in which the evading occurs. It is used for any expression that does not relate directly to the trajectory of motion, including speed, steadiness, and grace.
Smithers evaded the police gracefully|Manr. |
category
manner
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| Means |
This FE identifies the Means by which the Evader bringd about the evasion.
Smithers evaded the police by ducking behind the dumpster|Mns. |
category
state_of_affairs
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| Mode_of_transportation |
This FE identifies the Mode_of_transportation that the Evader uses to move. It can either bea part of the Evader's own body or a vehicle.
Smithers got away from us on foot . Smithers got away from us on bike . |
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| Path |
Path is used for any description of a trajectory of the motion of the Evader, including directional phrases. Smithers fled northward. Smithers evaded the police through the empty field.
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| Purpose |
This FE identifies the Purpose for which the Evading is done.
Smithers evaded the police to prevent being captured|Purp. |
category
state_of_affairs
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| Speed |
This FE marks the Speed at which the Evader evades the Pursuer.
Smithers got away from the police at lightning speed. |
category
speed
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| Time |
This FE identifies the Time at which the Evading occurs.
Smithers got away at the stroke of midnight. |
category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
This FE identifies the Circumstances under which the Evader evades the Pursuer, or avoids Capture.
Smithers evaded the police at all costs. |
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| Depictive |
Depictive is used to identify the state of any of the participants in the evading event.
Smithers evaded the police barefoot|Dep. |
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| Explanation |
This FE identifies the Explanation for which the Evading is. done.
Smithers fled because he feared capture. |
category
state_of_affairs
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Frame-Frame Relations (4)
Inheritance
Metaphorical_projection
See_also
Using
Lexical Units (9)
| LU | Type | Definition |
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| elude.v | — | COD: evade or escape from, typically in a skilful or cunning way. |
| elusive.a | — | COD: difficult to find, catch, or achieve. |
| evade.v | — | COD: escape or avoid, especially by guile or trickery |
| evasion.n | — | FN: the act of eluding capture or a person intending to capture |
| evasive.a | — | COD: directed towards avoidance or escape |
| flee.v | — | FN: run away while being pursued |
| get away.v | — | COD: escape |
| give the slip.v | — | COD: escape or evade from someone |
| skip town.v | — | FN: leave one's normal place of living in order to evade pursuers. |
None.
None.
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