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词汇 euphemistically
释义
euphemistically
adverb uk/ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/ us/ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/
委婉地
in a way that avoids saying an unpleasant or offensive word by using a different word or phrase
The foreign fighters are euphemistically called "guests" . 外国武装者被委婉地称为“客人”。
He euphemistically referred to the situation as "challenging" . 他委婉地称这种情况为“很有挑战性”。
See: euphemism
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  • Their relationship can euphemistically be described as contentious.
  • Euphemistically speaking, he had been caught indulging in some under-the-table activity.
  • I sat down in the office, as the corner with my desk in it is euphemistically known.
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