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euphemism
['ju:fimizəm]
释义
n.委婉语
The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase it replaces.
例句
Charlie:The manifest included this item-- MX-76.MX-76 doesn't exist.MX-76.It's a euphemism for classified material.We believe it's the Sarin canisters.(The Newsroom)
查理：单子上包括一项 MX-76。并不存在。只是机密物品的别称。我们认为就是沙林毒气罐。（新闻编辑室）
Fiona: Kev and V are on their way over with meat sauce.
Lip: Is that a euphemism?
Fiona: I bought pasta.They're bringing their foster kid over to play with Debs. (Shameless)
菲奥娜：小凯和小维一会儿要带肉酱过来。
利普：你是委婉地暗指什么吗？
菲奥娜：我买了意面。他们要带领养的孩子过来和黛比一起玩。（无耻之徒）
