| 摘要 | 第3-4页 |
| Abstract | 第4页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-13页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Research | 第9页 |
| 1.2 Research Questions | 第9-10页 |
| 1.3 Research Methodology and Data Collection | 第10-11页 |
| 1.4 Significance of the Research | 第11页 |
| 1.5 Organization of the Research | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第13-25页 |
| 2.1 Related Researches on Vagueness | 第13-21页 |
| 2.1.1 Related Researches on Vagueness Abroad | 第13-18页 |
| 2.1.2 Related Researches on Vagueness in China | 第18-21页 |
| 2.2 Related Researches on Astrology and Horoscope | 第21-23页 |
| 2.2.1 Related Researches on Astrology and Horoscope Abroad | 第21-22页 |
| 2.2.2 Related Researches on Astrology and Horoscope in China | 第22-23页 |
| 2.3 Summary | 第23-25页 |
| Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework of the Present Study | 第25-31页 |
| 3.1 Basic notions | 第25-27页 |
| 3.1.1 Vague Language Redefined Concerning the Present Study | 第25-26页 |
| 3.1.2 Horoscope Analysis | 第26-27页 |
| 3.2 Linguistic Adaptation Theory | 第27-29页 |
| 3.2.1 Three Properties of Language | 第27-28页 |
| 3.2.2 Contextual Correlates of Adaptability | 第28-29页 |
| 3.3 Channell's Views on the Uses of Vague Language | 第29-31页 |
| Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Discussion of Vague Language in Horoscope Analysis | 第31-53页 |
| 4.1 Distribution and classification of Vague Language in Horoscope Analysis | 第31-44页 |
| 4.1.1 Descriptive Adjectives in Horoscope Analysis | 第32-34页 |
| 4.1.2 Speculative Adverbs and Adjectives in Horoscope Analysis | 第34-35页 |
| 4.1.3 Indefinite Pronouns in Horoscope Analysis | 第35-36页 |
| 4.1.4 Modal Auxiliaries in Horoscope Analysis | 第36-38页 |
| 4.1.5 Non-numerical Vague Quantifier in Horoscope Analysis | 第38-39页 |
| 4.1.6 Hedges in Horoscope Analysis | 第39-42页 |
| 4.1.7 Precise Number with Vague Meaning in Horoscope Analysis | 第42页 |
| 4.1.8 Vagueness Caused by Conditional Clause | 第42-43页 |
| 4.1.9 Vagueness Caused by Yes/No Interrogative Sentence | 第43-44页 |
| 4.2 Pragmatic Purposes of the Use of Vague Language in Horoscope Analysis | 第44-53页 |
| 4.2.1 Adaptation to the Readers' Needs for Self-Awareness | 第45-46页 |
| 4.2.2 Adaptation to the Readers' Needs for Gaining Security | 第46-47页 |
| 4.2.3 Adaptation to the Readers' Needs for Social Contact | 第47-48页 |
| 4.2.4 Adaptation to the Readers' Reverence for Power | 第48-50页 |
| 4.2.5 Women's Language | 第50-51页 |
| 4.2.6 Self-protection | 第51-53页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第53-56页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the Study | 第53-54页 |
| 5.2 Implications | 第54页 |
| 5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study | 第54-56页 |
| Appendix Horoscope Analysis Data | 第56-67页 |
| References | 第67-71页 |
| 攻读硕士期间发表论文 | 第71-72页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第72-73页 |
