从20世纪的英语流行语看英美社会文化的变迁

English catchwords in the 20th century and the changes of American-British society and culture

英语流行语作为信息载体 ,具有较强的信息功能 ,是我们了解英美社会文化的一个窗口。通过对各个时代流行语的研究 ,不仅可以了解当时的社会文化状态 ,而且可以预测未来社会文化的发展趋势。同时 ,流行语也丰富了英语的表达能力。

Social and cultural elements play a crucial role in the appearing and spreading of catchwords. By observing them, we can get to know the society and culture they reflect. So, as an informative load, they have great informative function. Besides, they enrich the expression of the English language.