genteelism
/dʒenˈtiːlɪzəm/noun
- a word or expression used because it is thought to be socially more acceptable than the everyday word雅语; 婉词：
in German usage 'sister' was the accepted genteelism for 'mistress'.
在德语习惯用法中, “情妇”公认的委婉说法是“妹妹”。
| 单词 | genteelism |
| 释义 | genteelism/dʒenˈtiːlɪzəm/noun
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