euphemistically
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/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/
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/ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/
Using a gentle or indirect way to talk about something that might be uncomfortable or unpleasant.
The teacher euphemistically told the student that they could improve their work.
老师委婉地告诉学生他们可以改进自己的作业。