文档介绍：Euphemism:
the substitution of a mild or indirect word or phrase for a blunter or harsher one. Euphemism may make an idea more palatable, but they also inflate language, reduce precision, and often tamper with the truth.). Euphemism is hypocritic and demoralizing but psychologically necessary.
. collateral damage: civilian damage
Category 1: glorifying euphemisms
(1) the standard of seats on airplane
De luxe / premium class ( first class) first class (second class) business class / tourist class (third class)
(2) standard of room: De luxe; first class ; standard; private
Category 2: fuzzy euphemisms
specific- generalized Your fly is open The scope of using Euphemism
(1)生老病死
Pregnancy – She is expecting.
Fat: plump stout chubby carolie count-down
Thin: lean slim, slender willowy lithe svelte
(2)贫穷
Poor: needy, underprivileged, the indigent Debt: cash advance
Bankrupt: out of game Dismissal : lay off Slum:substandard housing
(3)犯罪
Burglary: surreptitious entry Wiretapping:intelligence gathering
Violence: action Young criminals: juvenile delinquents
Prison: correctional center Prostitute: call girl Prostitution: the oldest profession in the world
(4) 性(put under taboo)
Today’s parents, who must go beyond the birds and bees to AIDS, herpes and teenage pregnancy, might seat their child in front of puter.
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