"Passed away" is a euphemism for "died."
\去世"是"死亡"的委婉说法。"
Choose the synonym for the word “euphemism” as used in the sentence: “The teacher used a euphemism to soften the criticism of the student”s work.''
C — softener. “euphemism” means n. mild expression; polite substitute
Passed away is a gentle ______ that people use instead of the word died.
A — euphemism. “euphemism” means n. mild expression; polite substitute
euphemism — n. mild expression; polite substitute. In Chinese: 委婉语，婉言.
euphemism is pronounced /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: eu · phe · mism.
"Passed away" is a euphemism for "died." (\去世"是"死亡"的委婉说法。")
softening, circumlocution, polite expression — all close in meaning to euphemism (n. mild expression; polite substitute).
Yes. euphemism appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
eu-(good) + phem-(speak) → euphemism.