封面
声明
英文摘要
中文摘要
目录
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Research
1.2 Significance of the Research
1.3 Data Collection
1.4 Content of the Research
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Previous Studies about Pragmatic Vagueness
2.2 Research about Diplomatic Language
2.3 Application of Adaptation Theory
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Adaptation Theory
3.2 Three Properties of Language
3.3 Four Angles of the Study
Chapter Four Analysis of Vague Words in Chinese and American Spokesmen’s Remarks
4.1 Structural Objects of Adaptation
4.2 Adaptation to the Context
4.3 Dynamic Process of Adaptation
4.4 Consciousness Salience in the Adaptation Process
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Limitations
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