委婉语是一种语言现象 ,也是一种文化现象 ,在人们的言语交流中起着不可替代的作用。文章着重介绍了关于死亡、贫穷 ,职业等范畴的委婉语的使用 ,以及在其他领域的创新。委婉语反映的是人们的心理和社会的观念 Euphemism is a linguistic phenomenon as well as a cultural phenomenon that plays an irreplaceable role in people’s speech communication. The article focuses on the use of euphemisms in the areas of death, poverty, occupation, and others, as well as innovations in other areas. Euphemisms reflect people’s psychology and social concepts