略论英语委婉语的社交功能

委婉语是人们在社会交际过程中，为了实现预期的交际效果而创造出的一种有效的言语表达方式。委婉语的使用是一种普遍存在的现象，它广泛应用于社会各阶层以及各个领域，它不仅是人们在社交的需要，更是言语交际中协调人际关系和社会关系的重要手段。它具有的社交功能使人们更能自如地表达思想，使交流轻松愉快的进行。

On Social Functions of English Euphemism

Euphemism is an effective language expression created to realize expected social effect in the process of communication.It is a common phenomenon widely used in all circles and fields,not only needs for communication but a major means to coordinate personal and social relations.Its social functions enable people to express their ideas freely in a comfort way.