GRE,SAT
n. 委婉语；委婉用法；委婉的说法（euphemism的复数形式）
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。
Euphemism（委婉语）是英语中常见的修辞手法，以下从词源、定义、使用场景及示例进行详细解释：
| 直接表达 | 委婉语 | 场景 |
|---|---|---|
| die | pass away | 死亡话题 |
| old | senior citizen | 年龄敏感 |
| fire | let go | 职场沟通 |
| fat | oversized | 外貌评价 |
委婉语反映了社会对敏感话题的回避倾向（如维多利亚时期对身体功能的避讳），也体现语言使用者对礼貌原则的重视。
如需更完整的例句和分类，可参考权威词典（如牛津高阶）或语言学文献。
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.
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.
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