浅谈隐喻的功能和使用隐喻的根本动机

On the Functions and Motivations of Metaphorical Use of Language

隐喻不仅仅是一种语言形式,而且是一种认知方式。隐喻主要有四种功能,在人们日常交流中,使用隐喻出于两种根本动机。

Metaphor is more than linguistic in nature. It also serves as a basic cognitive means. There are four main functions of metaphorical speeches which correspond with two underlying motivations in people＇s daily communication.