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委婉语是各个民族共有的社会现象,几乎存在于日常交际的方方面面。本文通过对比探讨英汉委婉语的各种语用功能,指出委婉语既是文化的承载者,又是有效交际不可缺少的手段,因而语言学习者应对这一现象引起重视。
Euphemism is a common social phenomenon of all ethnic groups and exists in almost every aspect of daily communication. By comparing the various pragmatic functions of euphemism in English and Chinese, this paper points out that euphemism is not only a carrier of culture but also an indispensable means of effective communication. Therefore, language learners should pay attention to this phenomenon.