"euphemistically" in Chinese (Simplified)

委婉地

Definition

用委婉的方式，用温和或礼貌的词语来描述令人不快、严厉或尴尬的事物。

该副词属于正式用语，常见于书面或学术场合，指用缓和或间接的词替代直接、严厉的说法，常用于敏感或消极话题。词根来自 'euphemism'（委婉语）。

He euphemistically called firing employees 'rightsizing'.

他**委婉地**把解雇员工称为“优化人员配置”。

The company euphemistically referred to pollution as 'environmental challenges'.

公司**委婉地**把污染称为“环境挑战”。

She euphemistically described the old house as 'full of character'.

她**委婉地**把那栋老房子描述成“很有特色”。

Reporters euphemistically say someone 'passed away' instead of 'died'.

记者们**委婉地**用“去世”代替“死亡”。

Landlords euphemistically call small apartments 'cozy studios'.

房东**委婉地**称小公寓为“温馨单间”。

The menu euphemistically listed leftovers as 'chef's surprise'.

菜单上**委婉地**把剩菜写作“主厨惊喜”。