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单词 circumlocution
释义

circumlocution

UK /ˌsɜː(r)kəmləˈkjuːʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularcircumlocution
pluralcircumlocutions

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the use of too many words to say something, especially in order to avoid saying something clearly
    Synonyms and related words

    Being careful about what you say

derived word
circumlocutory

a circumlocutory reply

Synonyms and related words

Words used to describe writing or speech style

circumlocution

US /ˌsɜrkəmləˈkjuʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularcircumlocution
pluralcircumlocutions

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the use of too many words to say something, especially in order to avoid saying something clearly
    Synonyms and related words

    Being careful about what you say

derived word
circumlocutory

a circumlocutory reply

Synonyms and related words

Words used to describe writing or speech style
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