| 中文摘要 | 第1-3页 |
| Abstract | 第3-4页 |
| 中文文摘 | 第4-7页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第7-14页 |
| ·Definitions of Euphemism | 第7页 |
| ·Origin of Euphemism | 第7-8页 |
| ·History of Euphemism | 第8-10页 |
| ·Classifications of Euphemism | 第10-12页 |
| ·Euphemism in Comparison with Taboo | 第12-14页 |
| Chapter Two A Contrastive Study of English and Chinese Euphemisms | 第14-26页 |
| ·Previous studies of Euphemism | 第14-15页 |
| ·A Contrastive Study in Terms of Lexical Device | 第15-16页 |
| ·Functions of Euphemism in Communication | 第16-20页 |
| ·Differences Between English And Chinese Euphemisms | 第20-24页 |
| ·Euphemism as Adaptation to Context | 第24-26页 |
| Chapter Three Euphemism and Intercultural Communication | 第26-43页 |
| ·Rawson's Rules of Euphemism | 第26-29页 |
| ·Euphemism And Cultural Background | 第29-32页 |
| ·Euphemism And Context | 第32-35页 |
| ·Euphemism And Culture | 第35-37页 |
| ·Euphemism And Intercultural Communication | 第37-39页 |
| ·Principles of Euphemism in Communication | 第39-43页 |
| Chapter Four Significance of Euphemism Learning | 第43-46页 |
| ·Inappropriate Use of Euphemism | 第43页 |
| ·Implications for Euphemism Learning in Intercultural Communication | 第43-44页 |
| ·Implications for Euphemism Teaching in Intercultural Communication | 第44页 |
| ·Appropriate Use of Euphemism Will Enhance the Effectiveness of Cross-cultural Communication | 第44-46页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第46-48页 |
| References | 第48-51页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第51页 |
