摘要
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
出版日期
2009年08月10日（中国期刊网平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）
