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euphemism
/ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəm/
American
- n. 委婉说法, 委婉语
- Definition
- n. a mild or indirect word used instead of a harsh one
- Example
- Passed away" is a common euphemism for the word "died.
- “去世”是“死”的一种常见委婉说法。
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