英汉词汇语义不等值现象及其对英语教学的启示

Non-equivalence between English and Chinese Vocabulary and Its Implications on ELT

词汇在不同的语言文化背景下有着不同的内涵。本文从分析英汉词语的不等值现象着手,探讨了由于地理环境、风俗习惯、宗教信仰、社会经济制度差异造成的英汉词汇空缺,并阐述了英汉词汇语义不等值现象对英语教学的启示。

Different linguistic and cultural contexts endow vocabulary with its unique meanings. The paper begins with demonstrations of the non-equivalence between English and Chinese vocabulary. It analyzes reasons resulting in lexical gaps between English and Chinese cultures,namely,geographical conditions,social customs,religious beliefs and social systems. Finally,a probe into its implications on English Language Teaching is provided.