【正确答案】正确答案：Euphemism is a substitution for an expression that might offend or suggest something unpleasant to the receiver, using instead an agreeable or less offensive expression, or to make it less troublesome for the speaker. Euphemism has special communicative functions in social life. A good knowledge of euphemism would help improve the effect of social communication.(8 points)

【答案解析】解析：考查委婉语。委婉语被用来取代一个粗俗不雅的、令人不愉快的、禁忌的词或短语，有助于维持良好的人际关系，促进言语交际的正常进行。