Unit 3《The secret of success》Grammar and usage课件1（21张PPT）（译林版选修11）.pptVIP

Grammar and usage die Euphemism A euphemism is usually a polite way to say some- thing embarrassing or unpleasant. To make a euphemism, you replace words that are considered harsh,blunt or offensive with other words that are less direct or more vague. We often use euphemism to express taboo or very sensitive subjects. His grandfather passed away last week. The funeral will be held this Friday. “pass away” means _______. to die When Sinclair joined in 1959, membership was falling, and the society was on its last legs. “On one’s last legs” means ________________________________. near a state of collapse or death. Last year, my father set up a club for Senior Citizens. Once a week, they meet up and play cards. “Senior Citizen” means ____________. an old person The school is for people who are physically challenged. “physically challenged” means _____________________________ people with a physical disability. He was only 14 years old and was already a juvenile delinquent. He would spend his next 10 years in prison. “a juvenile delinquent” means _______________________________________. a young person who has committed a crime 2. We often use euphemism to raise the status of someone or something. The sanitary workers cleaned the hospital. “Sanitary worker” means _____________________________. a person who cleans dirty places Clive Sinclair is the man who brought technology to the man in the street. “the man in the street” means ___________________________. My father has a lot of free time because he is between jobs at the moment. “between jobs” means ___________. ordinary working class people unemployed 3. We often use euphemism to indicate situations not fit to express directly in public. I am just going to wash my hands. “wash one’s hands” means ________________. The film was famous for having the highest body count of any war film. “body count” means_____________ ____________________________. to go to the to