英语词汇“euphemism”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

eu·phe·mism

(yfə-mĭz′əm)

1. A mild, indirect, or vague term for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive: "Euphemisms such as 'slumber room' ... abound in the funeral business" (Jessica Mitford).

2. The use of such terms: "Euphemism is common in hospital and medical facilities where bodily functions need to be discussed" (Diane F. Halpern).

[Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmizein, to use auspicious words, from euphēmiā, use of auspicious words : eu-, eu- + phēmē, speech; see bhā-² in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

euphe·mist n.

eu′phe·mistic (-mĭstĭk) adj.

eu′phe·misti·cal·ly adv.

单词	euphemism
释义	eu·phe·mism (yfə-mĭz′əm) n. 1. A mild, indirect, or vague term for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive: "Euphemisms such as 'slumber room' ... abound in the funeral business" (Jessica Mitford). 2. The use of such terms: "Euphemism is common in hospital and medical facilities where bodily functions need to be discussed" (Diane F. Halpern). [Greek euphēmismos, from euphēmizein, to use auspicious words, from euphēmiā, use of auspicious words : eu-, eu- + phēmē, speech; see bhā-² in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] euphe·mist n. eu′phe·mistic (-mĭstĭk) adj. eu′phe·misti·cal·ly adv.
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