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circumlocutions
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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
Circumlocution refers to the use of more words than necessary to express an idea, often to avoid directly addressing a topic. This can occur when someone speaks or writes in a roundabout manner instead of being straightforward. For example, instead of simply saying "I am tired," a person might say "I feel a bit weary and could use some rest after a long day." Circumlocution can be used for various reasons, such as politeness, ambiguity, or to soften the impact of what is being said. It can make communication less clear and more confusing for the audience.
- 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。
- Rather than come right out and explain what happened, she chose circumlocution and talked all around the issue for ten minutes without resolving anything.
她没有直接解释发生了什么，而是选择了迂回说法，围绕问题谈了十分钟，什么也没解决。
- Through endless circumlocution she hinted at what she wanted without coming out and requesting it directly.
通过无尽的迂回，她暗示了她想要的东西，而没有直接请求。
- Their instructions were full of unnecessary circumlocution that just muddied what was actually a simple request.
他们的指示充满了不必要的迂回说法，反而把一个简单的请求搞复杂了。
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迂回说法, 拐弯抹角
the use of an indirect expression to describe something
Circumlocution is the practice of using many words to describe something instead of stating it directly. This often involves a roundabout way of expressing an idea, making it longer and more complex than necessary. For example, instead of saying "car," one might say "a vehicle that is used for driving." Circumlocution can be used for various reasons, such as when someone wants to avoid being too blunt or when the exact term is not known. While it can add nuance to communication, it may also lead to confusion if the intended meaning is not clear.
- Rather than say leg, the medical student used circumlocution like "lower extremity" in front of the patient.
医学生没有说腿，而是在病人面前使用了迂回说法，比如“下肢”。
- 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。
- In her speech, the CEO used circumlocution to discuss possible layoffs, referring to them as "potential restructuring measures" to soften the impact.
在她的演讲中，CEO使用了迂回说法来讨论可能的裁员，将其称为“潜在的重组措施”以减轻影响。
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