| 词汇 | circumlocution |
| 释义 | circumlocution noun [ C or U ] formal uk/ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/ us/ˌsɝː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/ （尤指对不好的事情的）迂回曲折的说法;婉转语，遁词 (an example of) an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant "Economical with the truth" is a circumlocution for "lying". “对实情惜字如金”是“撒谎”的委婉说法。 Politicians are experts in circumlocution. 政客们极擅长拐弯抹角地讲话。 Related word: circumlocutory |
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