The Influence of Language and Culture on Euphemism 英语专业毕业论文 (2).docVIP

The Influence of Language and Culture on Euphemism Abstract:Euphemism is a common phenomenon in English-Chinese Language. It is an epitome of their society and culture to a certain degree. This dissertation is a simple discussion on Chinese-English euphemism, which have an great impact on their respective culture and tradition, as well as their culture difference in western and eastern country. This would do a good job in removing the barrier of trans-culture communication and improving culture communication. Key words: euphemism and language and culture; function; comparison 摘 要：委婉语是中英语言中共同的一个语言现象,委婉语在一定程度上是中西方社会和文化的一个缩影。本文就中英委婉语对各自文化中的传统,发挥的作用等进行了简单的探讨,以及了解东西方委婉语的文化异同,这将有益于清除跨文化交际中的障碍,促进文化交流。 关键词： 委婉语与语言；文化； 功能； 比较 Contents Abstract I. Introduction ………………………………………………………………(1) II.Language,Culture and Euphemism ………………………………………(2) 2.1 Language and Euphemism ……………………………………………………(2) 2.2 Culture and Euphemism………………………………………………………(3) III.Functions of euphemism in language and culture ………………(3) 3.1 Functions of Euphemism ……………………………………………………(3) 3.1.1 Avoiding Taboo …………………………………………………………(3) 3.1.2 Showing Politeness………………………………………………………(4) 3.1.3 Concealing Trut …………………………………………………………(4) 3.1.4 Beautification …………………………………………………………(5) IV.The comparison between Chinese and English in the field of language and culture and from Euphemisms………………………………(5) 4.1 In Terms of Language …………………………………………………………(5) 4.1.1 Lexical Device …………………………………………………………(5) 4.1.2 Phonetic Device …………………………………………………………(6) 4.1.3 Rhetorical Device ………………………………………………………(7) 4.2 In Terms of Culture ……………………………………………………………(7) 4.2.1 Different Religions………………………………………………………(7) 4.2.2 Different Practices ……………………………………………………(8) 4.2.3 Different Connotations of Old …………………………………………(9) V. Conclusion …………………………………………………………………(9) Bibliography …………………………………………………………………(10) I. Introductio