简介:we may still find that some of the euphemisms can be regarded as a special case that violate both the Quality Maxim and the Quantity Maxim etc.. Hence in a broad sense we may say that euphemisms that violate the Quality Maxim can also be regarded as a special case that violate the Quantity Maxim because the two maxims are closely related. If a euphemism violates Quality Maxim,to go away for a time,polite and elegant. Let us have a look at some expressions used in press conferences violate the Quantity Maxim of the CP.(5) Q
简介:because people never call a spade a spade when using euphemisms. ,ever get through a day without using them. But some people still mistake the euphemisms in the conversation by the Cooperative principle. Violating the CP,euphemistic expression or terms are required. So diplomatic euphemisms have a very serious reason for being. They can conceal the things people fear most —death
简介:less direct word instead of something unpleasant. Using euphemism is speaker’s active pragmatic strategy in a certain time and a certain situation. English euphemism promotes the development of English language,in which it attempts to conceal the fact of becoming old and avoid arousing old people’s sad feeling of aging. [14] 4.2 The polite function of English euphemism.Politeness is another important function that euphemisms serve in the social life. Politeness is the symbol of human’s civilization and one of the important principles guiding people’s activities. As a kind of significant social activity,etc. instead of them. So euphemism’s polite function can save people’s face in their process of communication. It is so important that we cannot neglect it.4.3 The cosmetic function of English euphemismBesides the evasive and polite function