the N-word
noun
UK/ˈenˌwɜːd/
US/ˈenˌwɜ˞ːd/
Definitions of the N-word noun
- Singular(单数)
A euphemistic way to refer to the highly offensive racial slur, 'nigger'.
指以N开头的词语，用于委婉提及具冒犯性的词语「nigger」（黑鬼）。
During her public address, she refrained from using the N-word.
在她的公开演讲中，她避免使用N开头的词语。
The students were instructed not to use the N-word under any circumstances.
学生们被指示在任何情况下都不得使用N开头的词语。
The author chose to use 'the N-word' to avoid using the offensive term directly.
作者选择使用「N开头的词语」来避免直接使用具冒犯性的词语。