| 中文摘要 | 第3-5页 |
| Abstract in English | 第5-6页 |
| Chapter Ⅰ Introduction | 第11-15页 |
| 1.1 Background | 第11-12页 |
| 1.2 Purpose of the Research | 第12-13页 |
| 1.3 Significance of the Research | 第13-14页 |
| 1.4 Organization of the Research | 第14-15页 |
| Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review | 第15-33页 |
| 2.1 Development of Conceptual Metaphor Theory | 第15-17页 |
| 2.1.1 Comparison Theory | 第15-16页 |
| 2.1.2 Substitution Theory | 第16页 |
| 2.1.3 Interaction Theory | 第16-17页 |
| 2.2 Previous Research on Metaphor from the Perspective of Cognition | 第17-25页 |
| 2.2.1 Previous Research of Metaphor Abroad | 第17-21页 |
| 2.2.2 Previous Research of Metaphor in China | 第21-25页 |
| 2.3 Theoretical Framework | 第25-33页 |
| 2.3.1 Classification of Conceptual Metaphor | 第26-31页 |
| 2.3.1.1 Structural Metaphors | 第26-28页 |
| 2.3.1.2 Orientational Metaphors | 第28-29页 |
| 2.3.1.3 Ontological Metaphors | 第29-31页 |
| 2.3.2 Working Mechanism of Conceptual Metaphor | 第31-33页 |
| Chapter Ⅲ Methodology | 第33-36页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第33页 |
| 3.2 Research Methods | 第33-34页 |
| 3.3 Research Procedures | 第34-36页 |
| Chapter Ⅳ Results and Discussion | 第36-76页 |
| 4.1 Conceptual Metaphors in Modern Family | 第36-55页 |
| 4.1.1 Structural Metaphors in Modern Family | 第36-42页 |
| 4.1.2 Orientational Metaphors in Modern Family | 第42-46页 |
| 4.1.3 Ontological Metaphors in Modern Family | 第46-55页 |
| 4.2 Conceptual Metaphors in Home with Kids | 第55-69页 |
| 4.2.1 Structural Metaphors in Home with Kids | 第55-63页 |
| 4.2.2 Orientational Metaphors in Home with Kids | 第63-65页 |
| 4.2.3 Ontological Metaphors in Home with Kids | 第65-69页 |
| 4.3 Similarities of Conceptual Metaphors between Modern Family and Home with Kids | 第69-72页 |
| 4.3.1 Causes of Similarities of Conceptual Metaphors between Modern Family andHome with Kids | 第70-72页 |
| 4.3.1.1 Common Human Bodily Experience | 第70-71页 |
| 4.3.1.2 Universality of Human Thought | 第71-72页 |
| 4.4 Differences of Conceptual Metaphors between Modern Family and Home with Kids | 第72-76页 |
| 4.4.1 Causes of Differences of Conceptual Metaphors between Modern Family andHome with Kids | 第73-76页 |
| 4.4.1.1 Different Thinking Patterns | 第73-74页 |
| 4.4.1.2 Different Religion | 第74页 |
| 4.4.1.3 Different Traditions and Customs | 第74-76页 |
| Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion | 第76-80页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings and Implications of the Research | 第76-78页 |
| 5.2 Limitations of the Research and Suggestions for Further Research | 第78-80页 |
| References | 第80-83页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第83-84页 |
