"euphemistically" 怎么发音
word
ˌjufəˈmɪstɪkɫi
yoo-fuh-MIS-tik-lee
jˌuːfɪmˈɪstɪkli
yoo-fi-MIS-tik-lee
释义
In a way that uses polite or mild words to describe something unpleasant, harsh, or embarrassing.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˌjufəˈmɪstɪkɫi
英式英语
jˌuːfɪmˈɪstɪkli
简化发音
美式
yoo-fuh-MIS-tik-lee
英式
yoo-fi-MIS-tik-lee
语境中听
He euphemistically called firing employees 'rightsizing'.
The company euphemistically referred to pollution as 'environmental challenges'.
She euphemistically described the old house as 'full of character'.
Reporters euphemistically say someone 'passed away' instead of 'died'.