Abstract:There are a few research results for the English euphemism currently both here and abroad. They are published in numerous books, periodicals and magazines including the analysis of the development and changes of Euphemism, social utility, pragmatic analysis and its application, etc.. However, most of these studies do not make the focal points standout, and most of them are based on containing all aspects of Euphemism.

　　This paper focuses on the content areas of English euphemism. It tries to research into connotation of euphemism, especially the classification and practical use of euphemism in words and expressions of English daily life with a lot of examples.

Key words: English euphemism; development; social utility; application; connotation

摘要:对于英语委婉语，目前在国内外都已经拥有一定的研究成果，并出版于众多书籍、期刊、杂志之中，其中包括分析英语委婉语的发展变化、社会效用、语用分析及其应用等等。但是，大部分的这些研究，重点比较不明显，并且大部分以全面涵盖英语委婉语的各个方面为主。

　　本选题着重研究分析英语委婉语的内涵范畴，并加以大量例子与分析，力求从内涵层面对英语委婉语的应用进行深入的理论探讨和对日常英汉委婉语中作出一定透彻的比较分析。

关键词：英语委婉语；发展变化；社会效用；应用；内涵