简介:less direct word instead of something unpleasant. Using euphemism is speaker’s active pragmatic strategy in a certain time and a certain situation. English euphemism promotes the development of English language,in which it attempts to conceal the fact of becoming old and avoid arousing old people’s sad feeling of aging. [14] 4.2 The polite function of English euphemism.Politeness is another important function that euphemisms serve in the social life. Politeness is the symbol of human’s civilization and one of the important principles guiding people’s activities. As a kind of significant social activity,etc. instead of them. So euphemism’s polite function can save people’s face in their process of communication. It is so important that we cannot neglect it.4.3 The cosmetic function of English euphemismBesides the evasive and polite function
简介:本文从其避讳功能、礼貌功能以及掩饰功能三方面阐释了英语委婉语的社会交际功能,通过充分理解英语委婉语的起源及其社会交际功能,indelicate words sound tactful and pleasant. English euphemism plays a very important role in people’s social communication. This paper will also expound the social communicative function of English euphemism from the three aspects