euphemism委婉语.doc

文档介绍：Euphemism(委婉语)Definition:anindirectwordorphrasethatpeopleoftenusetorefertosomethingembarrassingorunpleasant,eptablethanitreallyisAdjective:euphemisticExamples:“passaway”isaeuphemismof“die”---theoldpeopleUserfees---taxesPhysically-challenged残疾Mentally-challenged智障Domestichelp家政Meattechnologist屠夫Functions:·Aboutjobs:sanitationengineer---garbagecollector.·Aboutfigures:plump/full-figure---fat·Aboutpoverty:developing/emergingcountry---(回避)·Aboutdeath:die:togototheotherworld;topassaway;toexpire..·Aboutdiseases:disease:trouble(lungtrouble,livertrouble,hearttrouble…)·Aboutage:oldpeople:seniorcitizen,(隐瞒,掩盖)·Aboutmilitaryaffairs:liberation---occupation·Abouteconomy:cashadvance---deb