英语习语的起源和文化内涵探究

On the Origin and Cultural Connotation of English Idioms

习语的产生与存在受其特有的历史文化背景制约,所以研究英美习语要从历史的、文化的角度去分析。追根溯源,习语主要来源于宗教、神话传说、寓言故事、风俗习惯、历史事件、文学作品、名人轶事等方面,从中反映出英美文化的许多文化内涵。

From the historical point of view,this paper tries to explore the origin and the cultural connotation of English idioms from religion,mythology,allegories,fables,literature works,and anecdotes in order to better understand the English idioms and English cutulture.