Abstract

Firstly, this thesis states the definition of euphemism. Secondly, this paper puts the key point on the negative influences of English euphemism produced in the process of social communication from the perspective of social linguistics and makes a deep research with examples. Particularly, much discussion has been on three aspects of negative influences including female discrimination, the whitewash of truth on international affairs and people’s psychological inferiority feeling. Finally, this paper discusses how to avoid the negative influences of English euphemism and affords some effective methods. Learning and mastering the negative influences of English euphemism have certain practical meanings to college students in the process of cross-culture communication and help us to make a deep understanding on the way of thinking, social and moral values and customs in western countries.

Keywords: Euphemism; Female discrimination; Whitewash truth; Inferiority feeling; Methods

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction 1

2. Literature Review . 2

3. Definition of Euphemism3

4. Negative Influences of English Euphemism.4

4.1 Leading to Gender Discrimination against Women4

4.2 Whitewashing the Truth in International Affairs.5

4.3 Bringing Psychological Inferiority Feeling to People8

5. Methods of Avoiding the Negative Influences of Euphemism.10

5.1 Getting Guidance from the Teacher While Studying the Euphemism11

5.2 Considering the Situation While Using the Euphemism12

5.3 Showing Our Stand While Using the Euphemism.12

6. Conclusion.13

Works Cited. .15