| 摘要 | 第5-6页 |
| ABSTRACT | 第6页 |
| List of Abbreviations | 第7-12页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第12-15页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第12-13页 |
| 1.2 Research Questions | 第13页 |
| 1.3 Significance of the Study | 第13页 |
| 1.4 Layout of the Thesis | 第13-15页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第15-35页 |
| 2.1 Conceptual Metaphor Theory | 第15-23页 |
| 2.1.1 The Definition of Conceptual Metaphor | 第15-16页 |
| 2.1.2 The Classification of Conceptual Metaphor | 第16-20页 |
| 2.1.3 The Systematicity of Conceptual Metaphor | 第20-23页 |
| 2.2 Conceptual Metonymy Theory | 第23-30页 |
| 2.2.1 The Definition of Conceptual Metonymy | 第23-24页 |
| 2.2.2 The Classification of Conceptual Metonymy | 第24-29页 |
| 2.2.3 Distinctions between Conceptual Metaphor and Metonymy | 第29-30页 |
| 2.3 Euphemism | 第30-35页 |
| 2.3.1 The Definition of Euphemism | 第30-31页 |
| 2.3.2 The Classification of Euphemism | 第31-32页 |
| 2.3.3 Previous Studies of Euphemisms from Different Perspectives | 第32-35页 |
| Chapter 3 Data Collection and Research Methodology | 第35-38页 |
| 3.1 Sources of Data | 第35-36页 |
| 3.2 Research Method | 第36-37页 |
| 3.3 Research Procedure | 第37-38页 |
| Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Discussion | 第38-71页 |
| 4.1 The Classification of English "Reproductive" Euphemisms | 第39-48页 |
| 4.1.1 Conceptual Metaphors of English "Reproductive" Euphemisms | 第39-43页 |
| 4.1.2 Conceptual Metonymies of English "Reproductive" Euphemisms | 第43-48页 |
| 4.2 The Classification of Chinese "Reproductive" Euphemisms | 第48-58页 |
| 4.2.1 Conceptual Metaphors of Chinese "Reproductive" Euphemisms | 第48-52页 |
| 4.2.2 Conceptual Metonymies of Chinese "Reproductive" Euphemisms | 第52-58页 |
| 4.3 The Comparison and Contrast of "Reproductive" Euphemisms Between Englishand Chinese | 第58-71页 |
| 4.3.1 A Qualitative Analysis of Classifications of "Reproductive" Euphemismsin English and Chinese | 第59-62页 |
| 4.3.2 A Quantitative Comparison of Classifications of "Reproductive"Euphemisms in English and Chinese | 第62-68页 |
| 4.3.3 The Causes Responsible for the Similarities and Differences | 第68-71页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第71-74页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the Study | 第71-73页 |
| 5.2 Limitations of the Study | 第73页 |
| 5.3 Suggestions of the Study | 第73-74页 |
| References | 第74-77页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第77页 |
