Euphemistic - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

adjective

Converted into a code to convey a secret meaning.

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Secret coded messages

verb

Convert (the words of a message) into a code so as to convey a secret meaning.

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Only mitch knew how to read the message—even the name was coded

adjective

Written or sent in code

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A coded message/warning

adjective

Of or concerning diplomacy.

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Diplomatic relations with britain were broken

adjective

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

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She was evasive about her phone number

adjective

Characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.

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Her genteel upbringing

adjective

Polite and correct in manner, or trying to be polite and correct in order to appear to be of a high social class

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When in company, they affected genteel table manners.

adjective

Not directly caused by or resulting from something.

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Full employment would have an indirect effect on wage levels

adjective

Happening in addition to an intended result

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Several other people were hurt as an indirect result of his carelessness., an indirect route, ranso…

adjective

Not done or communicated in a direct way

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We decided to take an indirect approach to tackling the problem of absenteeism., he made only an in…

adjective

Not objectionable or harmful.

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A shy, inoffensive, and sensitive girl

adjective

Not causing any harm or offence

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An inoffensive article, he seemed like a quiet, inoffensive sort of a guy.

adjective

Not severe, serious, or harsh.

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Mild criticism

noun

A kind of dark beer not strongly flavoured with hops.

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They still brew a delicious dark mild which is one of my favourite drinks.

adjective

Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

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Neutral and non-aligned european nations

noun

An impartial or unbiased state or person.

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Sweden and its fellow neutrals

adjective

Not expressing an opinion or taking actions that support either side in a disagreement or war

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Switzerland remained neutral during the war., he wanted the office painted in neutral colors.

noun

Ambiguous euphemistic language used chiefly in political propaganda.

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‘deterrence’ is just newspeak for plain old threatening

adjective

Having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

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They thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so

adjective

Behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people’s feelings

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She was too polite to point out my mistake., he politely asked them to leave., with unfailing polit…

verb

Make or become soft or softer.

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Plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin

verb

Past simple and past participle of soften

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You can soften the butter by warming it gently., these dried apples will soften (up) if you soak th…

noun

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

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Soya milk is used as a substitute for dairy milk

verb

Use or add in place of.

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Dried rosemary can be substituted for the fresh herb

verb

To use someone or something instead of another person or thing

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[ t ] you can substitute oil for butter in this recipe., [ i ] he was called on to substitute for t…

adjective

Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.

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Understated elegance

verb

Describe or represent (something) as being smaller or less good or important than it really is.

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The press have understated the extent of the problem

adjective

Not intended to be obvious

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The apartment was luxurious but furnished in a tastefully understated way.

adjective

Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

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Many patients suffer vague symptoms

adjective

Not clearly stated, described, or explained, or not clearly seen or felt

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She had a vague feeling that something had gone terribly wrong., i have only a vague memory of the …