Lecture 7 Word Meaning and Semantic Relation ppt修改版.pptVIP

Some general remarks on semantics and meaning Semantics is a major branch of linguistics devoted to the study of meaning. It means the development and change of meaning. Some general remarks on semantics and meaning Meaning can be defined as a reciprocal relation相应关系 between name and sense. Ten sentences given by John Lyons to discuss what meaning is 1）What is the meaning of “sesquipedalian?” (signify表示) 2) I did not mean to hurt you. (intend 打算) Ten sentences given by John Lyons to discuss what meaning is 3)He never says what he means. (suggesting the possibility of saying one thing