As a cognitive tool,conceptual metaphor permeates in economic discourse.It plays an important role in interpreting economic activities,as well as keeping abreast with economic trends.Through summarization and observat...As a cognitive tool,conceptual metaphor permeates in economic discourse.It plays an important role in interpreting economic activities,as well as keeping abreast with economic trends.Through summarization and observation,this paper analyzes the conceptual metaphor in economic discourse,and draws the conclusion that the utilization of conceptual metaphor in economic discourse not only has theoretical functions at a discourse level,but also the practical significance in enlightening economic activities.展开更多
文摘As a cognitive tool,conceptual metaphor permeates in economic discourse.It plays an important role in interpreting economic activities,as well as keeping abreast with economic trends.Through summarization and observation,this paper analyzes the conceptual metaphor in economic discourse,and draws the conclusion that the utilization of conceptual metaphor in economic discourse not only has theoretical functions at a discourse level,but also the practical significance in enlightening economic activities.