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英语委婉语的语用功能分析_英语论文

An Analysis of Pragmatic Functions of English Euphemism

摘要

在经济全球化迅速发展的大背景下,随着国与国之间的交流加深,英语作为一种国际交流中通用的语言,已经占据着非常重要的地位。随着英语语言的普及,如何正确以及巧妙地使用英语委婉语也变得刻不容缓。无论是在日常的交谈中,还是在国际会议中,恰当的使用英语委婉语,往往会带来意想不到的收获。

本文通过查阅有关资料,电影,网络等多种途径分析委婉语的语用功能,目的在于使英语爱好者以及学习者能更加了解英语委婉语的语用功能,更加重视英语委婉语在英语使用中的作用和地位。在人与人的交流中,由于文化观念不同,往往会产生意见上的分歧以及各种文化上的偏见,本文通过对英语委婉语的分析,帮助人们更加了解西方文化,更好的促进我们学习英语,加深对彼此文化的了解,化解误会和建立更加和谐的人际关系,是本文研究的意义之所在。

关键词:英语委婉语;经济全球化;国际语言;西方文化

Abstract

With the rapid development of economic globalization, English as a common language in international communication, has played a very important role. With the popularity of English language, how to use English euphemism correctly and skillfully becomes urgent. Whether in daily conversations or in international conferences, appropriate use of English euphemism often will bring unexpected gains. Through access to relevant information, film and network, the paper analyzes pragmatic function of euphemism, with a purpose to make English learners have a better understanding and pay more attention to the application of English Euphemism. Because of different cultural values, people often have different opinions and cultural biases. In this paper, the analysis of English euphemism helps people know more about western culture, deepen mutual understanding, resolve misunderstanding and build more harmonious interpersonal relationship. 

Key Words: English euphemism; economic globalization; international language; western culture

Contents

1 Introduction 1

1.1The Background of the Paper 1

1.2 The Purpose of the Paper 1

1.3 The Significance of the Paper 2

2. Some Fundamental Knowledge about English Euphemism 2

2.1 The Definitions of English Euphemism 2

2.2 The Origin of English Euphemism 3

2.3 The Classifications of English Euphemism 4

2.4 The Pragmatic Principles 4

2.4.1 The Cooperative Principle 4

2.4.2 The Politeness Principle 5

2.4.3 The Face Theory 6

3. The Pragmatic Functions of English Euphemism 6

3.1 The Function of Avoiding Taboo 7

3.1.1 the Name of God 7

3.1.2 the Death and Disease 7

3.1.3 the Numbers 8

3.2 The Function of Avoiding Vulgarity 9

3.2.1 the Pregnancy 9

3.2.2 the Sex 10

3.2.3 the Excretion 10

3.2.4 the Menstruation 10

3.2.5 Some Body Parts 10

3.3 The Function of Being Polite 11

3.3.1 the Physical Appearance 12

3.3.2 the Intelligence and School Performance 13

3.3.3 the Old Age and Senility 13

3.3.4 Some Professions 14

3.4 The Function of Disguising 14

3.4.1 the Poverty 14

3.4.2 the Scandal and Drug 15

3.5 The Function of Being Humorous and Ironic 15

3.5.1 the Disaster 15

3.5.2 the Imprisonment 16

4. Conclusion 16

4.1 Major Findings 16

4.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Studies 17

References 18


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