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Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Origin of the Research
1.2 Purpose of the Research
1.3 Framework of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Definitions of English Euphemism
2.2 Classifications of English Euphemism
2.2.1 Regular Euphemism
2.2.2 Irregular Euphemism
2.3 Features of English Euphemism
2.4 Studies of Euphemism in China
2.5 Studies of English Euphemism Abroad
Chapter 3 Origin and Development of English Euphemism
3.1Origin of English Euphemism
3.2 Changes and Development of English Euphemism
3.3 Scope of English Euphemism
3.3.1 In Terms of God and Near-swearing
3.3.2 In Terms of Disease and Disabilities
3.3.3 In Terms of Death
3.3.4 In Terms of Sex and Body
3.3.5 In Terms of Old Age
Chapter 4 Evolution Rules of English Euphemism
4.1 Factors Influencing English Euphemism
4.1.1 Economic and Political Factors
4.1.2 Register Factor
4.1.3 Cultural Factor
4.1.4 Psychological Factor
4.2 Evolution Rules of English Euphemism
4.2.1 The Rule of Exclusion
4.2.2 The Rule of Succession
4.2.3 The Rule of Diachronically Stylistic Variation
4.2.4 The Rule of Variation of Social Moral Standards
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Suggestion and Limitations
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