从模糊语言学角度分析英语委婉语的构造方式及语用交际功能

The structures and communicative functions of euphemism from the view of the theory of vague linguistics

英语委婉语是英语语言的重要组成部分。模糊性是委婉语的基础,是实现其交际功能的手段。从模糊语言学的角度分析了英语委婉语的语音、语义两种构造方式,并总结了其五大语用交际功能:避讳功能、润滑功能、劝诱功能、礼貌功能及掩饰功能,以便为读者了解、掌握并正确运用委婉语提供帮助,为培养更具策略性、感染力和认同感的交际语言提供参考。

English euphemism is one of the most important components in English language. Fuzziness is the basis and means for euphemism to achieve its communicative functions. Exploring the structures and communicative functions of euphemism from the the theory of vague linguistics, this article intents to help readers understand, master and use euphemism properly, and to get the more tactical, influential and acceptable communicative language.