摘要
The BBC English Dictionary defines euphemism as 'A politeword or expression that people use to talk about something theyfind unpleasant or embarrassing'. Many of us are familiar with some common and widely usedeuphemisms, like ’water closet’ or ’the small room’ instead of
出处
《语言教育》
1995年第6期28-30,共3页
Language Education
