| 摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-8页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第9-15页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第15-19页 |
| 1.1 Research Motivation | 第15-16页 |
| 1.2 Research Objectives | 第16-17页 |
| 1.3 Methodology of the Study | 第17-18页 |
| 1.4 Layout of the Thesis | 第18-19页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第19-30页 |
| 2.1 The Definition of Female Language | 第19-20页 |
| 2.2 Previous Studies on Female Language | 第20-25页 |
| 2.2.1 Studies on Female Language’s Linguistic Features | 第21-22页 |
| 2.2.2 Studies on Female Language from the Perspective of Social Culture | 第22-23页 |
| 2.2.3 Studies on Female Language from the Perspective of Theoretical Explanation | 第23-24页 |
| 2.2.4 Studies on Female Language from Other Multi-perspectives | 第24-25页 |
| 2.3 Previous Studies on Female Vocabulary | 第25-28页 |
| 2.4 Gaps of Previous Studies | 第28-30页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第30-54页 |
| 3.1 Introduction | 第30页 |
| 3.2 Gender Theory | 第30-34页 |
| 3.2.1 A Brief Introduction to Gender Theory | 第31-33页 |
| 3.2.2 Gender Construction Theory | 第33-34页 |
| 3.3 Prominence Theory | 第34-37页 |
| 3.3.1 A Brief Introduction to Prominence Theory | 第34-36页 |
| 3.3.2 Limitations of Prominence Theory | 第36-37页 |
| 3.4 Prototype Theory | 第37-40页 |
| 3.4.1 A Brief Introduction to Prototype Theory | 第37-38页 |
| 3.4.2 The Characteristics of Prototype Category | 第38-39页 |
| 3.4.3 Limitations of Prototype Theory | 第39-40页 |
| 3.5 Conceptual Blending Theory | 第40-47页 |
| 3.5.1 An Overview of Conceptual Blending Theory | 第40页 |
| 3.5.2 Tenets of Conceptual Blending Network | 第40-42页 |
| 3.5.3 Cross-space Mapping and Selective Projection | 第42-43页 |
| 3.5.4 Optimality Principles | 第43-44页 |
| 3.5.5 Four Types of Networks | 第44-46页 |
| 3.5.5.1 Simplex Network | 第44-45页 |
| 3.5.5.2 Mirror Network | 第45页 |
| 3.5.5.3 Single-Scope Network | 第45-46页 |
| 3.5.5.4 Double-Scope Network | 第46页 |
| 3.5.6 Limitations of Conceptual Blending Theory | 第46-47页 |
| 3.6 Construction of GPB Model | 第47-53页 |
| 3.6.1 The Feasibility of GPB Model | 第47-49页 |
| 3.6.2 Working Mechanism of GPB Model | 第49-51页 |
| 3.6.3 A Case Study | 第51-53页 |
| 3.7 Summary | 第53-54页 |
| Chapter Four Meaning Construction of English Female Vocabulary in GPB Model | 第54-73页 |
| 4.1 Introduction | 第54页 |
| 4.2 Data Description | 第54-61页 |
| 4.2.1 Word Formation of English Female Vocabulary | 第54-56页 |
| 4.2.2 Semantic Distribution of English Female Vocabulary | 第56-61页 |
| 4.3 Meaning Constructionof Female Vocabulary in GPB Model | 第61-73页 |
| 4.3.1 Based on the GPB Model in Simplex Network | 第62-65页 |
| 4.3.2 Based on the GPB Model in Mirror Network | 第65-68页 |
| 4.3.3 Based on the GPB Model in Single-Scope Network | 第68-70页 |
| 4.3.4 Based on the GPB Model in Double Network | 第70-73页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第73-75页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings and Significance | 第73-74页 |
| 5.2 Limitations and Suggestions | 第74-75页 |
| References | 第75-80页 |
| Appendix | 第80-88页 |
