circumlocution
cir
ˌsɜr
sēr
cum
kəm
kēm
lo
cu
ˈkju
kyoo
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/

“circumlocution”的英语定义和含义

Circumlocution
01

迂回说法, 冗词赘句

the deliberate use of unnecessary words or phrases in an attempt to avoid addressing a topic directly
example
例子
Instead of providing a direct answer, the politician resorted to circumlocution, using lengthy and vague statements.
政客没有直接回答,而是诉诸于迂回说法,使用了冗长而模糊的陈述。
02

迂回说法, 拐弯抹角

the use of an indirect expression to describe something
example
例子
The poet employed circumlocution by saying " coppery orb " rather than directly naming the sun.
诗人通过说“铜球”而不是直接命名太阳,使用了迂回说法
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