Definition of evasion

evasionnoun

trốn tránh

/ɪˈveɪʒn//ɪˈveɪʒn/

The word "evasion" originated from the French word "évasion," which means "escape" or "avoidance" in English. The French word itself can be traced back to the medieval Latin word "evasio," meaning "flight" or "elusion." In English, the word "evasion" was first recorded in the 1590s, primarily in the context of military strategies involving the avoidance of enemy forces. It was used to describe attempts made by armies to circumvent enemy defenses and outflank them. Over time, the meanings of the word evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors that involved the deliberate avoidance or concealment of facts, ideas, or obligations. Today, "evasion" is commonly used in legal and academic contexts to describe actions taken to avoid honest disclosure or responsibility.

namespace

the act of avoiding somebody or of avoiding something that you are supposed to do

hành động tránh mặt ai đó hoặc tránh điều gì đó mà bạn phải làm

Example:
  • His behaviour was an evasion of his responsibilities as a father.

    Hành vi của anh ta là sự trốn tránh trách nhiệm của một người cha.

  • She's been charged with tax evasion.

    Cô ấy bị buộc tội trốn thuế.

Related words and phrases

a statement that somebody makes that avoids dealing with something or talking about something honestly and directly

một tuyên bố mà ai đó đưa ra nhằm tránh giải quyết điều gì đó hoặc nói về điều gì đó một cách trung thực và trực tiếp

Example:
  • His speech was full of evasions and half-truths.

    Bài phát biểu của ông đầy sự trốn tránh và nửa sự thật.

Related words and phrases

All matches