A Linguistic Study on English Euphemisms

1、答卷封面(cover)评阅结果final mark评阅人examiner课程名称（subject）： 英语语言学 编 号 (no.)： 12-13-2-018603 系 别 (department): 外国语言文学系 专 业 (major)： 英语 姓 名 (name)： 赵瑞 学 号 (students number)： bc10110103 注意事项（notes）1.考生需按题签将上述有关项目填写清楚2.字迹要清楚，保持卷面清洁。3.交卷时请将本答卷和题签一起上交，题签作为封面下一页装订。1、candidates should fill in the information appropr

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3、围（target group）： 2010级英语本科1-6班 1. topic list1） latins influence on the english vocabulary in the history perspective2） on english language historical changes3） a linguistic study on english euphemisms4） a linguistic study on english slangs2. words: 700-1000 words3. requirements：each student is requi

4、red to prepare a term paper on one of the topics relevant to the subjects covered in this class. the purpose of the term paper is to demonstrate that students can apply the analysis techniques learned in this class. the paper should be typewritten, paginated, in time new roman font, size 12, and mus

5、t follow the outline shown below. 1) cover page and test page 2) abstract 3) body text page 1-2cover page and test page term paper title, course number, names of student, etc.page 3abstract and body text abstract body text: 1) introduction and overview of the problem and the motivation that attracts

6、 you for selecting the topic for this term paper 2) current study and comments 3) conclusions 4) grammar, spelling, technical writing, neatness, etc. a linguistic study on english euphemismsabstract: euphemism is a special kind of elegant language. english euphemism is not a kind of phenomenon but a

7、lso a kind of social and cultural phenomenon.its basic characteristic is a pleasant, courteous respect neither clearly stated that they were beating around the bush, decent way to replace the expression of mildly unpleasant, crude, rude, it sounds harsh to say. euphemism is a social and cultural phe

8、nomenon, a social taboo as long as the phenomenon exists, there is a corresponding language of euphemisms, euphemism is rhetorical an important component of a broad social function.key words: english euphemism, social linguistics, communicative functionthe definition of euphemism is substitution of

9、an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest unpleasant mood. euphemism refers to strategies or courtesy, use a mild, pleasant, do not harm the language to express disgusting, sad or not direct that the fact that such a rhetorical device. euphemism is not only a very imp

10、ortant language phenomenon, but also a kind of social phemomenon which can not be ignored. engels thought that the language is to adapt to the communication of urgent need and of generation, it once became the most important, the highest level of communication tools. language is the fundamental prop

11、erties, and social attribute of social attributes and are mainly embodied in the communicative functions. euphemism is language realize and its communicative functions is a kind of important means and necessary avenue, so the euphemism research in language study should be an important position.in so

12、me sense, appropriate and accurate use of euphemism, not only reflected a persons level of education and literacy, and interpersonal interaction can become more smooth and harmonious. everyday life, discourse is mildly expressed an indispensable communication, the speaker said to each other courtesy

13、 and respect to ensure the accurate communication to, and often use the euphemism. ask for or need other help, common excuse me, please, etc. to represent the request. excuse me, can you tell me the way to the book store? will you please show me the book? advice or a solicitation of consent of the o

14、ther, they often use would or wont you? the words. would you mind making so much noise? come to my house tomorrow, wont you? on leave, with im afraid . or i think . so relaxed tone, to show courtesy.in the education of students, teachers sometimes use euphemisms instead of the positive and negative

15、evaluation, so students can maximize the protection of self-esteem, so that students maintain a good learning attitude. compare: he lies. he has difficulty distinguishing between imaginary and factual information. he cheats. he needs help in learning to adhere to rules and standards of fair play. th

16、e student is obtuse. the student can do better with help.euphemism is the language areas, language is a social phenomenon. the contradictions in daily life by the hard-edged or misnomer caused. social needs subtle beauty. in the communication process, in order to express politeness, avoid stimulatin

17、g or get together, we always use the euphemism. euphemism used properly communicative activities in the community can play a multiplier role. either english or chinese, euphemism is consistent with the communicative function, there are taboo, to avoid customs, manners, cover, and appraise and other

18、functions. these features are embodied in the communication strategy and the effect of an acceptable, identity and appropriateness and so on.in some social form, the large gap between rich and poor, the work of distinction or divided, sometimes with the semantic euphemism rose to achieve psychologic

19、al balance, reduce the level distance. such as: sanitary engineers, sanitation engineer that garbage cleaner, garbage collector; with barber beautician that the use of euphemism can make human language twists and turns witty, fun, witty humor, mildly in the view in frank, modest in see fortitude wit

20、h irony.in education, euphemisms are likewise prolific. some people prefer educator to teacher. students are still students, but comments about them need to be carefully considered. euphemism is not the roles of social communication are reflected in its favorable aspects. when euphemisms are not properly used, it was like a wolf dressed in sheeps clothing, as people can not see things about the inherent nature of being the ugly hidden in a beautiful, covered up the truth.euphemisms are widely used by human beings in the communication. they ar