英语中存在一定数量的委婉语。因为委婉语是世界各种语言中的普遍现象。由于语言交际是人类赖以维系社会关系和人际关系的重要手段,因而人们在交际中通常避免使用引起双方不快从而损害双方关系的语言,而是利用委婉语来表达思想、交流信息。所以,本文从类型、功能等方面的略谈一下英语委婉语。 There is a certain amount of euphemism in English. Because euphemism is a common phenomenon in all languages ​​of the world. Because language communication is an important means by which mankind depends on social relations and interpersonal relationships, people usually refrain from using the language that causes the unpleasantness of both parties to damage the relationship between the two parties in communication. Instead, they use euphemisms to express their thoughts and exchange information. Therefore, this article from the type, function and so on a little talk about English euphemism.