论隐喻产生的认知因素

On the Cognitive Factor of the Emergence of Metaphor

从认知语言学的角度探讨了隐喻产生的认知因素。隐喻作为一种语言现象由被无意识地使用到成为一种修辞手段,离不开人们认知能力的不断发展。隐喻性思维对于人们的认知活动具有重大意义。

This paper mainly discusses the cognitive factor of the emergence of metaphor from the perspective of cognitive linguistics. As it is a linguistic phenomenon, either its first unconscious employ or its later use as a figurative speech is closely related to the constant development of human cognitive ability. The metaphoric thinking plays a significant part in helping people cognizing the world.