| Abstract | 第1-10页 |
| 摘要 | 第10-12页 |
| List of Tables | 第12-14页 |
| List of Abbreviations | 第14-15页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第15-17页 |
| ·Research Background | 第15-16页 |
| ·Objectives of the Study | 第16页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第16-17页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第17-20页 |
| ·Major Studies in Western Countries | 第17-18页 |
| ·Major Studies in China | 第18-19页 |
| ·Main Problems | 第19-20页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第20-36页 |
| ·Euphemisms | 第20-26页 |
| ·Definition | 第20-22页 |
| ·Classification of Euphemisms | 第22-24页 |
| ·Regular Euphemisms and Temporary Euphemisms | 第22页 |
| ·Positive Euphemisms and Negative Euphemisms | 第22-23页 |
| ·Conscious Euphemisms and Unconscious Euphemisms | 第23页 |
| ·Traditional Euphemisms and Stylistic Euphemisms | 第23-24页 |
| ·Formation of Euphemisms | 第24-26页 |
| ·Formation of Euphemisms from the Perspective of Semantics | 第24页 |
| ·Formation of Euphemisms from the Perspective of Phonetics | 第24页 |
| ·Formation of Euphemisms from the Perspective of GrammaticalMethod | 第24-26页 |
| ·Euphemisms and Face-Saving Theory | 第26-33页 |
| ·Face-Saving Theory | 第26-31页 |
| ·Positive Face and Negative Face | 第27页 |
| ·Face-Threatening Acts | 第27-29页 |
| ·Sociological Factors | 第29页 |
| ·Politeness Redressive Strategies | 第29-31页 |
| ·Euphemisms and Politeness Redressive Strategies | 第31-33页 |
| ·Euphemisms and Pragmatic Parameters | 第33-34页 |
| ·Pragmatic Transfer | 第34-36页 |
| Chapter Four Methodology | 第36-42页 |
| ·Research Questions | 第36-37页 |
| ·Subjects | 第37页 |
| ·Instruments | 第37-38页 |
| ·Design of the Task | 第38-40页 |
| ·Data Collection | 第40-42页 |
| Chapter Five Results and Analysis | 第42-62页 |
| ·Results and Analysis of the General Situation of English Euphemisms Using | 第42-45页 |
| ·Results and Analysis of the Comprehension and Judgment of EnglishEuphemisms | 第45-47页 |
| ·Results and Analysis of English Euphemisms Using | 第47-59页 |
| ·Analysis of the Results in Terms of Requesting | 第47-51页 |
| ·Analysis of the Results in Terms of Advising | 第51-54页 |
| ·Analysis of the Results in Terms of Criticizing | 第54-57页 |
| ·Analysis of the Results in Terms of Refusing | 第57-59页 |
| ·Analysis of the Pragmatic Transfer | 第59-62页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第62-67页 |
| ·Major Findings | 第62-63页 |
| ·Implications on Teaching English Euphemisms | 第63-66页 |
| ·Implications on Compilations of the English Textbooks | 第63-64页 |
| ·Implications on Teaching with Combination of Cultural Knowledge | 第64-65页 |
| ·Implications on Teaching with Combination of Contexts and Parameters | 第65-66页 |
| ·Limitations of the Thesis and Suggestions for Further Study | 第66-67页 |
| Appendices | 第67-78页 |
| Bibliography | 第78-81页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第81-82页 |
| 学位论文评阅及答辩情况表 | 第82页 |
