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英文文摘
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Importance of Studying Neologisms
1.2 A Brief Review of Studying Neologisms
Chapter 2 Neologisms
2.1 Definitions of Neologisms
2.2 Classifications of Neologisms
2.2.1 Politics and Economy
2.2.2 Science and Technology
2.2.3 Education and PersonnelTraining
2.2.4 Environment and Health
2.2.5 Intercultural Contact and Social Life
2.3 Origins of Neologisms
2.3.1 Borrowing
2.3.2 Creating
2.3.3 Old Words with New Meanings
2.4 Characteristics of Neologisms
2.5 Pragmatic Aspect of Neologisms
Chapter 3 Semantic Changes of Neologisms
3.1 Types of Meaning
3.2 Changes of Meaning
3.3 Semantic Features of Neologisms
3.3.1 Transparency of Meaning
3.3.2 Vividness of Meaning
3.3.3 Generalization of Meaning
3.3.4 Specialization Meaning
3.3.5 Affective Meaning
3.4 Reasons of Semantic Changes
3.4.1 Linguistic Factors
3.4.2 Extra-linguistic Factors
Chapter 4 Neologisms, Society and Culture
4.1 Neologisms: Pioneers of Language and Society
4.1.1 Scientific and Technological Progress
4.1.2 Political and Economic Development
4.1.3 The Growth of living Standard
4.2 Neologisms: Mirrors of Language and Culture
4.2.1 Tolerance and Openness
4.2.2 Desire for Novelty
4.2.3 Need for Brevity
4.2.4 Cultural Acceptance
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
