英语习语中的“双子星”结构探究

Linguistic Characteristics and Application of Twin Words in English

英语中的"双子星"结构的基本形式是"word A and word B",是英语中一种特殊的习语,在音、形、义及文体等方面具有鲜明的特点。根据词性及word A和word B的相互关系,可以把这种双子星结构分成多种类型。英语中的"双子星"结构具有意义上的统一性、结构上的稳定性、应用上的整体性等特点,并具有形象生动、言简意赅、寓意深刻、加强语气、语义等功能。

The ＂Word A and Word B＂ structure known as Twin words in English, as an idiomatic expression, are characterized by their distinctive linguistic features in their pronunciation, structure, meaning and style. Based on their function and the relationship between Word A and Word B, they can be divided into many different types. They are structurally fixed and semantically express whole ideas and must be learned, understood and used as a whole. They are concise and comprehensive, and can convey more philosophic meaning than the few words carry in themselves. An appropriate use of them will add to the strength and vividness of the English language.