英语幽默语的语义基础特征及功能

Semantic foundation character and function of English humorous remarks

从语义看,幽默语只有与其他语言形式、具体的语境相结合,才能诠释其幽默。歧义是产生幽默的常用手段,比喻、反语、双关、夸张等手段则是幽默语言中最常用的语言技巧。

Semantically speaking, English humorous remarks can interpret humorous effects only when they are used with other language forms or in concrete contexts. Ambiguity is usual method of producing humor, and metaphor, irony, pun, hyperbole are the most commonly used language skills in humorous remarks.