| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-12页 |
| ·Purpose of the Study | 第9-10页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第10-12页 |
| Chapter 2 Classifications of Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions | 第12-23页 |
| ·Definition of Euphemism | 第12-13页 |
| ·Brief Review of Classifications of Euphemism | 第13-15页 |
| ·Warren's Model and Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions | 第15-20页 |
| ·Warren's Model | 第15-18页 |
| ·Taxonomy of Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions | 第18-20页 |
| ·Limitation of Warren's Model | 第20-23页 |
| Chapter 3 A Cognitive Interpretation of Euphemisms in A dream of Red Mansions | 第23-33页 |
| ·Substitution of Form | 第23-24页 |
| ·Transfer of Meaning | 第24-33页 |
| ·Metaphorical Mapping | 第24-28页 |
| ·Metonymical Mapping | 第28-33页 |
| Chapter 4 Functions and Motives of Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions | 第33-39页 |
| ·Motives of Euphemisms inA Dream of Red Mansions | 第33-36页 |
| ·To Avoid Embarrassing Expressions | 第33-34页 |
| ·To Eliminate unfavorable Association | 第34页 |
| ·To Lessen People's Fear and Worry | 第34-35页 |
| ·To Conceal the Disagreeable Fact | 第35页 |
| ·To Defend Oneself | 第35页 |
| ·To Achieve Humorous Effect | 第35-36页 |
| ·Strategic Use of Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions | 第36-39页 |
| ·To Exhibit Interpersonal Relationships | 第36-37页 |
| ·To Produce Personality of the Characters | 第37页 |
| ·To Display Happenings in Daily Life | 第37-39页 |
| Chapter 5 Cultural and Historical Perspective on Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions | 第39-45页 |
| ·Feudal Ethics and Rite | 第39-42页 |
| ·System of Social Hierarchy | 第39-40页 |
| ·View of Men Being Superior to Women | 第40-41页 |
| ·Concept of the Filial Duty and Piety | 第41-42页 |
| ·Reserved Nature of the Chinese People | 第42页 |
| ·Attitude towards Religion and Taboo | 第42-43页 |
| ·Life and Spiritual Predicament in Feudalist Society | 第43-45页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第45-47页 |
| Bibliography | 第47-50页 |
| Appendix The Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions | 第50-56页 |
