声明
摘要
ABSTRACT
Table of Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Significanee
1.3 Research Methods
1.4 Layout of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Euphemism
2.2 Features of Euphemism
2.2.1 Universality
2.2.2 Changeability
2.2.3 Territoriality
2.2.4 Fuzziness
2.3 Classification of Euphemism
2.4 Function of Euphemism
2.5 Euphemism Studies at Home and abroad
2.5.1 Euphemism Studies Abroad
2.5.2 Euphemism Studies at Home
2.5.3 Limitations of the Previous Study
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Language and Culture
3.2 Politeness Principle
3.3 Tactful Rating of Euphemism in English and Chinese
Chapter Four Comparison and Analysis of Excretion Euphemism between English and Chinese
4.1 Classification of Excretion Euphemism in English and Chinese
4.2 Comparisons of Excretion between English and Chinese
4.2.1 Comparison of Toilet and Diarrhea Euphemism
4.2.2 Comparison of Excrement and Urination Euphemism
4.2.3 Comparison of Menstruation Euphemism
4.3 Tactful Rating of Excretion Euphemism in English and Chinese
4.4 Analysis of Excretion Euphemism in English and Chinese
4.4.1 Similarities of Excretion Euphemism in English and Chinese
4.4.2 Differences of Excretion Euphemism between English and Chinese
4.4.3 Reasons for the Differences of Excretion Euphemism in English and Chinese
4.5 Summary
Chapter Five Comparison and Analysis of Death Euphemism in English and Chinese
5.1 Classification of Death Euphemism in English and Chinese
5.2 Comparison of Death Euphemism between English and Chinese
5.2.1 English and Chinese Death Euphemism Based on Identity
5.2.2 Death Euphemism in English and Chinese Based on Profession
5.3 Tactful Rating of Death Euphemism in English and Chinese
5.4 Analysis of Death Euphemism in English and Chinese
5.4.1 Similarities of Death Euphemism in English and Chinese
5.4.2 Differences of Death Euphemism in English and Chinese
5.4.3 Reasons for the Differences of Death Euphemism in English and Chinese
5.5 Summary
Chapter Six Conclusions
6.1 Research Findings
6.2 Limitations of the Study
6.3 Suggestions for Further Studies
Bibiliography
攻读硕士期间研究成果
Acknowledgments