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" Queer " is the word often used euphemistically for " mad ".
“ Queer ” 这个词常用作 “ mad ” 的委婉语。
—— 给力词典精选" Pass away " is a euphemism for " die ".
“ 去世 ” 是 “ 死 ” 的委婉语。
—— 给力词典精选Mr Golding delivered an oblique warning, talking of the danger of sudden action.
戈尔丁先生谈及草率行事的危险,这是他在委婉地发出警告。
—— 辞典例句He pulled his punches when he asked his secretary about the money.
他委婉地向秘书问起有关金钱的事。
—— 辞典例句The Englishman seemed to appreciate this extreme delicacy.
英国人似乎很欣赏这一番极其委婉的话。
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