| Abstract in English | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-13页 |
| ·The Scope of the Study | 第9-10页 |
| ·Research Questions | 第10-11页 |
| ·The Significance of the Study | 第11页 |
| ·The Structure of the Study | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-20页 |
| ·Researches Abroad | 第13-16页 |
| ·Researches at Home | 第16-18页 |
| ·Critical Comments | 第18-20页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Frameworks | 第20-29页 |
| ·An Overview of Adaptation Theory | 第20-23页 |
| ·Contextual Correlates of Adapatability | 第23-24页 |
| ·Structual Objects of Adaptability | 第24-25页 |
| ·Dynamics of Adaptability | 第25-26页 |
| ·Salience of Adaptation Process | 第26-29页 |
| Chapter Four Methodology | 第29-32页 |
| ·Data Collection | 第29页 |
| ·Data Transcription | 第29-30页 |
| ·Method of Data Analysis | 第30-32页 |
| Chapter Five Data Analysis and Discussion | 第32-47页 |
| ·Interpreting Misunderstandings in Conflictual Communication in Terms of Contextual Correlates of Adaptability | 第32-36页 |
| ·Interpreting Misunderstandings in Conflictual Communication in Terms of Structural Objects of Adaptability | 第36-41页 |
| ·Interpreting Misunderstandings in Conflictual Communication in Terms of Dynamics of Adaptability | 第41-44页 |
| ·Interpreting Misunderstandings in Conflictual Communication in Terms of Salience of Adaptation Process | 第44-47页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第47-50页 |
| ·Main Findings | 第47-48页 |
| ·Contributions of the Study | 第48-49页 |
| ·Limitations and Suggestions for Further Studies | 第49-50页 |
| References | 第50-53页 |
| Appendix | 第53-55页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第55页 |
