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On the euphemism and English Language Teaching [Paper Keywords]: Euphemism; causes; function; English Language Teaching [Abstract]: The use of euphemism in the process of human interaction is very common a linguistic phenomenon. The correct use of euphemisms to avoid the embarrassment of interpersonal communication or unpleasant, so as to achieve a successful interaction purposes. Today’s society, euphemisms have been widely used in various fields, so to learn in English euphemism for our English learning and English applications have important practical significance. This paper introduces the causes of euphemism, function and application, in this based on the teaching of English teachers should pay attention to the teaching and the use of euphemism point of view. 1. Euphemism source Euphemism The term comes from the Greek prefix eu (= good, sounding well, good, pleasant), and root pheme (= speech or saying, words or good words). Euphemism literally means amp;quot;use of pleasant, mild or indirect words or phrases in place of more accurate or direct ones (with the fine words, or a pleasant expression).amp;quot; The Random House College Dictionary (1979) the euphemism is defined as: the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh or blunt, its meaning is amp;quot;in a pleasant, tactful and courteous , it sounds pleasant to hear the words to replace the unpleasant, rude, and it sounds harsh words. amp;quot; 2. The social function of euphemism It goes without saying Euphemism has important social function. The proper use of euphemism can also be used to maintain good interpersonal relationships, promote the normal verbal communication, specifically, its social function was reflected in Under several aspects: (1) taboo feature Different communities, different cultures, different areas have different human taboo. But there is something we must express these taboo things, which we use these euphemisms instea