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英文文摘
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Significance of the Research
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Research Methodology and Data Collection
1.4 0utline of the Thesis
Chapter Two An Overview of Humor
2.1 0rigin of Humor
2.2 Definition of Humor
2.3 Classification of Humor
2.3.1 Universal Humor
2.3.2 Cultural Humor
2.3.3 Linguistic Humor
2.4 Functions of Humor
2.4.1 Function for Relax and Enjoyment
2.4.2 Function for Social Communication
2.4.3 Function for Art of Expression
2.5 Previous Studies on Humor
2.5.1 Superiority Theory
2.5.2 Incongruity Theory
2.5.3 Release Theory
Chapter Three Adaptation Theory Adapted in Humor Translation
3.1 Adaptation Theory
3.1.1 Choice-making
3.1.2 Three Properties of Language
3.1.3 Four Angles of Investigation
3.2 Dilemma for Humor Translation
3.2.1 Untranslatability of humor
3.2.2 Translatability of humor
3.3.3 Summary
3.3 Adaptation Theory Adapted in Humor Translation
3.3.1 Linguistic Adaptation
3.3.2 Extra-linguistic Adaptation
Chapter Four A Case Study on Humor Translation in Pride and Prejudice
4.1 Brief Introduction of Jane Austin and Pride and Prejudice
4.2 Jane Austin's Humor in Pride and Prejudice
4.3 Analysis on Three Versions of Humor Translation
4.3.1 Rhetorical Humor
4.3.2 Cultural Humor
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 A General Summary
5.2 Limitations and suggestions for Further Research
Bibliography
Acknowledgements