This study is a tentative exploration on image schema of three frequently used preposition:Through, Over, Acrossand ex-plain how their meanings are extended from the prototypical schemata with the example sentences fr...This study is a tentative exploration on image schema of three frequently used preposition:Through, Over, Acrossand ex-plain how their meanings are extended from the prototypical schemata with the example sentences from the OxfordDictionary and Longman Dictionary. With the relevant terms Trajector, Landmark and Path, the process of their meanings will be shown in figures. As for image schema, because of the metaphorical extension, there are various forms of image schemata appearing in one preposi-tion, while the state of them appears to be static or dynamic. It will provide some insights for word teaching and learning.展开更多
文摘This study is a tentative exploration on image schema of three frequently used preposition:Through, Over, Acrossand ex-plain how their meanings are extended from the prototypical schemata with the example sentences from the OxfordDictionary and Longman Dictionary. With the relevant terms Trajector, Landmark and Path, the process of their meanings will be shown in figures. As for image schema, because of the metaphorical extension, there are various forms of image schemata appearing in one preposi-tion, while the state of them appears to be static or dynamic. It will provide some insights for word teaching and learning.
