英语专业毕业论文---浅谈英汉委婉语的文化差异.docVIP

Contents Acknowledgements……………………………………………………..…………..…I English Abstract……………………………………………………………….…… II Chinese Abstract…………………………………………………………….……….III Chapter1 Introduction………………………………………………….……..…… …1 1.1The definition of euphemism……………………………………….…… 1 1.2The features of euphemism……………………………………….………2 1.2.1National characteristic………………………………………………2 1.2.2Regional feature……………………………………………….……2 1.2.3Indirect and Implicit………………………………………………3 1.2.4Universality…………………………………………………………3 1.2.5Humor………………………………………………………….……3 1.2.6Vagueness…………………………………………………….……..4 Chapter 2 Euphemism, Language and Culture…………………………………..……5 2.1The definition of culture………………………………………..…………5 2.2Language and culture……………………………………………..………6 2.3Euphemism and culture……………………………………………..……6 Chapter 3 A Comparison About English and Chinese Euphemism…………..………8 3.1Euphemisms for death……………………………………………………8 3.2Euphemisms for old age…………………………………………….……9 3.3Euphemisms for poverty…………………………………………...……10 3.4Euphemisms for marriage and pregnancy………………………………11 3.5Euphemisms 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 of organiz