浅谈英汉委婉语的文化差异.doc

Contents
Acknowledgements……………………………………………………..…………..…I
English Abstract……………………………………………………………….…… II
Chinese Abstract…………………………………………………………….……….III
Chapter1 Introduction………………………………………………….……..………1
definition of euphemism……………………………………….…… 1
features of euphemism……………………………………….………2
characteristic………………………………………………2
feature……………………………………………….……2
and Implicit………………………………………………3 …………………………………………………………3 ………………………………………………………….……3 …………………………………………………….……..4
Chapter 2 Euphemism, Language and Culture…………………………………..……5
definition of culture………………………………………..…………5
and culture……………………………………………..………6
and culture……………………………………………..……6
Chapter 3 parison About English and Chinese Euphemism…………..………8
for death……………………………………………………8
for old age…………………………………………….……9
for poverty…………………………………………...……10
for marriage and pregnancy………………………………11
for disease…………………………………………………12
Chapter4 Conclusion………………………………………………………………14
References……………………………………………………………………………15
Acknowledgements
This thesis is a result of contributions from many supporting individuals.
During the process of writing, I have received various kinds of help from many people. Because of their help, I have finished writing this thesis so smoothly. Here, I want to render my sincere thanks to all the teachers and classmates who have given me their help in the last four years. The help is not only one of the most important treasures deserving cherishing all my life, but also will be a perfect guide in my life in the future.
My deepest gratitude goes first and foremost to my supervisor – Ms. Peng Qiying. In this short but sufficient period, she has given me many good suggestions for the materials and the ways anizing ideas. Without her consistent instructions, this thesis would not have reached i