This paper attempts to review the origin, development, classification, formation and pragmatic functions of English euphemism with concrete examples, therefore to help readers understand more about it and communicate better.

• 本文旨在用具体实例论述交际中的英语委婉语的起源、发展、构成、分类及其语用功能，帮助读者更加了解委婉语的作用和用法，达到更好的交流。