English Dictionary

avoidance speech

名詞

不可算名詞

(linguistics) a special restricted speech style in certain languages used to refer to taboo subjects, or as a sign of respect in the presence of certain people, while doing certain activities, following a death, etc., distinguished by a specialized lexicon.

日本語の意味

特定の禁忌や敏感な対象に触れる際、婉曲的かつ制限された語彙を用いて表現する言語スタイル / 尊敬や神聖視、死後の配慮など、特定の状況下で用いられる、特殊な語彙体系を持つ言説形式

In many communities, avoidance speech is employed after funerals to show respect and avoid distressing taboos.

多くの集団では、葬儀の後に敬意を示し禁忌を避けるために回避話法が用いられる。

意味（1）

(linguistics) a special restricted speech style in certain languages used to refer to taboo subjects, or as a sign of respect in the presence of certain people, while doing certain activities, following a death, etc., distinguished by a specialized lexicon.