euphemistic
adjective uk/ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪk/ us/ˌjuː.fəˈmɪs.tɪk/
委婉的
using a word or phrase in order to avoid saying a more unpleasant or offensive word
Cosmetic surgery comes with its own new, euphemistic vocabulary: you aren't being operated on, you are "getting something done".." 整容手术有它自己一套新的委婉的词汇:你不是在做手术,你是在“搞定某件事”。
We are masters of euphemistic language and can provide a sugar-coating to the most unpalatable of topics. 我们是使用委婉语言的大师,可以为最令人不快的话题加一层粉饰。
See: euphemism
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- phrases are fine-tuned to be euphemistic yet seemingly precise
- It was impossible to be euphemistic about the basic facts of nature when one lived on a stud farm.
- The hospital should have the courage of its convictions and not try to hide behind euphemistic statements.