模糊限制语在商务英语中的应用

The Programmatic Application of Hedges in Business English

模糊性是语言的基本属性之一。在现实生活中,模糊限制语大量存在并被使用。商务英语虽然追求准确,简洁,但并不妨碍模糊限制语在商务英语中的广泛应用。模糊限制语本身表达的不确定性和可能性,更能精确传达出商务活动中的复杂性,可以使商务英语的表述更为准确,更为灵活,更为礼貌得体。

Ambiguity is the basic property of language.In modern life,lots of hedges exist and are used.Although business English pursues accuracy and conciseness,it does not hinder the widely application of hedges in business English.The uncertainty and possibility of hedges can help the more accurate expression of the complicacy of commercial activity,and help the expression of business English more accurate,more flexible and more courteous.