英语模糊限制语的语用功能探微

On the Pragmatic Functions of Hedges

模糊是语言的本质特征之一,而模糊限制语可算是模糊语言大家族中的一个不可或缺的成员。模糊限制语也是一种交际策略,在不同的语境中起着不同的语用功能。正确使用模糊限制语可以有效地促进交际,保证交际的顺利进行。

Vagueness is one of the fundamental characteristics of language,and hedges are an indispensable member of vague language.Hedges can be said of a kind of communicative strategy and can fulfill different pragmatic functions in different context.The proper use of hedges is conducive to smooth communication.