英语“直引结构”中的“转述分句”初探

On the Reporting Clauses in "Quote Structures"

在英语小说和新闻语体中,“直引结构”是最能充分体现口语交际过程中一切与语言交际有关的语言或非语言特征的语言形式。“直引结构”中的“转述分句”表现出语用功能丰富多变的结构特点。现代英语中能引介(直接)引语的动词多达数百个,根据这些转述动词的语义语用特征和逻辑关系可对其进行分类。

＂Quote Structures＂ in fiction and journalistic writings are most expressive in representing the linguistic or non- linguistic properties of spoken intercourse. The ＂Reporting Clause＂ in ＂Quote Structures＂ takes various forms and has manifold semantic and pragmatic functions. There are several hundred English verbs that can introduce a （direct） reporting clause and a classification of them is made by logical and semantic criteria.