Cognize the English Euphemism
Tingting Hu
Abstract
Tingting Hu
Abstract
English euphemism originated from the need of religion and social contacts.It has the functions of avoiding a taboo,of covering something up or of being polite.Euphemism,which is not only a language but also a cultural phenomenon,is developing together with human civilization,and plays a more and more important role in the communication between human beings,as well as between nations.The cognition of its origination,function and using skills is very important to English learning.
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English euphemism originated from the need of religion and social contacts.It has the functions of avoiding a taboo,of covering something up or of being polite.Euphemism,which is not only a language but also a cultural phenomenon,is developing together with human civilization,and plays a more and more important role in the communication between human beings,as well as between nations.The cognition of its origination,function and using skills is very important to English learning.
Key concepts: Euphemism, Taboo, Politeness, Civilization, Cultural phenomenon, Phenomenon, Function (biology), Linguistics