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  1. euphemistically

    • IPA[ˌjuːfɪˈmɪstɪkli]

    英式

    • adv.
      by means of a mild or indirect word or expression instead of one considered too harsh or blunt
    • 釋義

    副詞

    • 1. by means of a mild or indirect word or expression instead of one considered too harsh or blunt punitive legislation euphemistically called ‘welfare reform’
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    • IPA[ˌyo͞ofəˈmistək(ə)lē]

    美式

    • adv.
      by means of a mild or indirect word or expression instead of one considered too harsh or blunt: punitive legislation euphemistically called “welfare reform”

    Oxford American Dictionary