euphemism
美 ['jufə.mɪzəm]
英 ['juːfə.mɪzəm]
- n.委婉语；委婉说法
- 网络委婉的说法；婉言；委婉词
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euphemism
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1. | ~ (for sth) 委婉语；委婉说法an indirect word or phrase that people often use to refer to sth embarrassing or unpleasant, sometimes to make it seem more acceptable than it really is |
‘Pass away’ is a euphemism for ‘die’. “去世”是“死”的委婉语。 | |
‘User fees’ is just a politician's euphemism for taxes. “用户费”不过是政治家对“税款”的委婉说法。 |