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euphemistically

/ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/

翻译: 副词,指以委婉的方式,使用温和、间接或含糊的措辞来表达令人不快、尴尬或禁忌的事物。常用于社会、政治和文学语境中,以缓和尖锐或敏感话题的冲击力。

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adverb

/ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/C1formal
  • zh副词,指以委婉的方式,使用温和、间接或含糊的措辞来表达令人不快、尴尬或禁忌的事物。常用于社会、政治和文学语境中,以缓和尖锐或敏感话题的冲击力。

An adverb meaning 'in a euphemistic manner' — using mild, indirect, or vague expressions to refer to something unpleasant, embarrassing, or taboo. It is commonly used in social, political, and literary contexts to soften the impact of harsh or sensitive topics.

  1. Using a mild or indirect expressionC1formal

    In a way that uses a milder, vaguer, or more polite word or phrase instead of a harsh or direct one.

    zh委婉地

    • He euphemistically referred to the layoffs as 'rightsizing'.
    • The company euphemistically described the pay cut as a 'salary adjustment'.
    • She euphemistically said he was 'between jobs' instead of unemployed.

    同义词delicatelydiplomaticallygentlyindirectlymildlypolitelytactfully

    反义词bluntlyfranklyopenly

词形
  • more euphemistically comparative form
  • most euphemistically superlative form