幽默语言的语用学探讨

Humor in Language: A Pragmatic Investigation

从语用学四个角度:指代、合作原则、会话含义和言语行为来分析语言的幽默,从而给予幽默以新的认识,对语言的玄妙有更深体会。

Language is not simply used to express static ideas. In some occasions mental efforts must be made in order to comprehend the intended meaning of speakers. To appreciate humor in language needs mental efforts. Pragmaties, which studies the dynamic relations between linguistic symbols and their intended＇ meanings, helps enjoy humor in language. Reference, cooperative principles, implication and speech act theory are applied here in the investigation of humor in language.