Based on the cognitive semantic framework, the present paper explores the motivation that lies in meaning extension by making a contrast between the usages of on, above, and over. The result shows that the different w...Based on the cognitive semantic framework, the present paper explores the motivation that lies in meaning extension by making a contrast between the usages of on, above, and over. The result shows that the different ways of meaning extension of similar spatial words are related to their differences in spatial usage.展开更多
文摘Based on the cognitive semantic framework, the present paper explores the motivation that lies in meaning extension by making a contrast between the usages of on, above, and over. The result shows that the different ways of meaning extension of similar spatial words are related to their differences in spatial usage.