euphemisms是什么意思，euphemisms的意思翻译、用法、同义词、例句
类别
GRE,SAT
常用词典
n. 委婉语；委婉用法；委婉的说法（euphemism的复数形式）
例句
I am sorry about all those ridiculous euphemisms you heard from our Pentagon spokespeople.
对于那些你从我们五角大楼发言人那里听到的荒谬的委婉语，我感到很抱歉。
Cut the euphemisms, Daniel, Brenda snapped.
“别绕弯子了，丹尼尔，”布伦达厉声说到。
There are helpful euphemisms.
手册中也有有用的委婉语。
English is abundant in euphemisms.
英语中有着大量的委婉语。
Instead, they use a wide variety of euphemisms.
而相反，他们会用大量的委婉语。
网络扩展资料
Euphemisms（委婉语）refer to the use of indirect or mild expressions to replace harsh or unpleasant ones. They are often used to avoid offending or upsetting someone, as well as to convey sensitive information in a more polite or tactful way.
Examples
- "Passed away" is a euphemism for "died." （“去世”是“死亡”的委婉语。）
- "Restroom" is a euphemism for "toilet." （“洗手间”是“厕所”的委婉语。）
- "Correctional facility" is a euphemism for "prison." （“矫正机构”是“监狱”的委婉语。）
Usage
Euphemisms are commonly used in formal and polite discourse, such as official documents, news reports, academic essays, and diplomatic exchanges. They are also frequently used in everyday conversations to avoid causing offense or to soften the impact of unpleasant news or information.
Synonyms
- polite expressions （礼貌用语）
- circumlocutions （迂回表达）
- indirect language （间接语言）
- diplomatic language （外交用语）
Antonyms
- blunt language （直接语言）
- vulgar language （粗俗语言）
- profanity （亵渎语言）
- taboo language （禁忌语言）