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[명사] euphemism(유퍼미즘)
등급 : SAT
단어 : euphemism / 발음 : 유퍼미즘

뜻 : ~ (for sth) 완곡 어구[표현]

뜻(영어) : A euphemism is a polite word or expression that is used to refer to things which people may find upsetting or embarrassing to talk about, for example sex, the human body, or death.

예문 : ‘User fees (사용자 요금)'란 세금을 가리키는 정치적인 완곡 어구일뿐이다.
뜻 : ‘User fees' is just a politician's euphemism for taxes.

※ 관련키워드 : ~ (for sth) 완곡 어구[표현]