从顺应论角度看委婉语跨文化交际的语用功能

A Study on Pragmatic Function of English Euphemism in Cross-cultural Communication from the Perspective of Adaptation Theory

文章从顺应论的角度探讨委婉语在跨文化交际中的语境动态顺应性和功能。委婉语以曲折的方式传递信息,以顺应言语双方的心理期待、符合社会规约及交际者的社会角色,是顺应论的顺应性表现。委婉语的产生和使用与社会"文化"心理等因素密切相关,是顺应自我交际意图的实现。

This paper explores the dynamical adaptation of Euphemism from the perspective of Verschueren^s Adaption Theory. Euphemism conveys information in a zigzag manner in response to the psychological expectations of both sides of speech, in line with social conventions and the social role of communicators. The generation and application of euphemisms are closely related to the social, cuhural,psychological and other factors.