从顺应论视角看外交语言中的语用含糊

Pragmatic Vagueness in Diplomatic Language Viewed from A Perspective of Adaptation Theory

在外交活动中人们经常会使用语用含糊这一语言策略,通过含糊的语言形式传达某种言外之力。顺应论指出语言使用者应当顺应语境做出恰当的语言选择,这为理解语用含糊提供了新的理论视角。外交活动中的各种语用含糊策略顺应了交际语境,体现了使用者高度的政治智慧和语言技巧。

Pragmatic vagueness is often applied in diplomatic practice. This linguistic strategy delivers certain illocutionary force with vague forms. Adaptation Theory claims that language users make appropriate linguistic choice for adaptation to the context, which provides a new theoretical perspective for the interpretation of pragmatic vagueness. In diplomatic practice the use of pragmatic vagueness is adapted to the communicative context, displaying great political wisdom and proficient language technique of language users.