euphemism
euphemism
eu∙phe∙mis∙m / ˈjufəˌmɪzəm ; ˈju:fəmɪzəm /
◙noun [C]
1. a polite word or expression that you use instead of a more direct one to avoid shocking or upsetting someone
• 委婉语; 委婉说法:
»'Pass away' is a euphemism for 'die'.
“去世”是“死”的委婉语。
