| 释义 |
circumlocutionize, v.|ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃənaɪz|
[f. circumlocution + -ize.]
trans. and intr. To speak of, or to speak, in circumlocution.
1822Cobbett Weekly Reg. 27 Apr. 249 To mention names, in such a case, is wholly out of the question... Circumlocutionize the profligate..and insolent crew. 1886N. & Q. I. 450/1 If we want to say, ‘It was clearly meant as an insult but he didn't choose to relever it’, we must circumlocutionize with four extra words—‘to take any notice of it’, or at least with two—‘to take it up’. |