词尾标记-e的消失与英语结构对称性破缺

Symmetry Breaking in English Language Structure Viewed from the Gradual Vanishing of Word Ending Marker "-e"

英语词尾-e的逐渐消亡是语言自身通过放大系统中不对称差异,迫使其低维子系统对称破缺,实际上是依靠概念隐喻以牺牲其结构上的对称美来换取话语的经济效率,用经济的话语表达最充分的信息。而语法化是造成语言内部语法标记和结构渐变的重要原因之一。

The gradual vanishing of English word ending marker ＂-e＂ is caused through asymmetrical differentia amplified in language system which subjects its low dimensional subsystem to symmetry breaking by sacrificing the symmetric delicateness of its structure based on conceptual metaphor in order to achieve economic efficiency,namely,to express utmost information through optimal discourse,and grammaticalization is one of the vital factors to give rise to gradual change in inner grammatical markers and structures.