英语委婉语的种类与产生基础

Sorts and Emergence Basis of English Euphemism

古今英语文学作品、报刊杂志都有委婉语的运用,人们在日常交往中更是运用频繁。语言是思想的载体,是社会文化的镜子,作为语言的一种表达方法,委婉语必定体现文化的内涵,具有民族特征。文章将从其定义、内涵、种类来阐述英语委婉语的运用及探求委婉语产生的心理基础。

Euphemism is used in the ancient and modern literal works, newspapers and magazines. It is used frequently by people in their daily lives. Language is the carrier of thought and the mirror of the culture. As an expressive way of language, euphemism must embody the connotation and have the national feature. This essay elaborates the application of euphemism from its meaning and different kinds and probe into the psychological basis that bring about euphemism.