英、汉语中委婉语的表达方式主要有：以中性（或正性）词顶替忌讳词、美化、淡化、讳饰、省略不谈所避讳的事情等。
The main expressions of Chinese and English euphemisms include using neutral words instead of taboo words, beautifying, weakening, covering up or omitting things under taboo.
委婉语就是间接的、好听的、美化后的语言。
Euphemism is the use of indirect, amusing, and beautiful words.
本文试从交际功能角度，即避讳、美化和礼貌三个不同方面将英汉委婉语做了对比。
The paper contrasts euphemisms of both English and Chinese from the perspective of communication functions including avoidance of taboos, prettification or disguise, and politeness.
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