| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-11页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-16页 |
| 1.1 Rationale of the Study | 第11-12页 |
| 1.2 Purpose of the study | 第12-13页 |
| 1.3 Significance of the Study | 第13-14页 |
| 1.4 Methodology and Data Collection of the Study | 第14页 |
| 1.5 Organization of the Study | 第14-16页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第16-37页 |
| 2.1 Definition of Fuzzy Language | 第16-18页 |
| 2.2 Related Concepts about Fuzziness | 第18-23页 |
| 2.2.1 Fuzziness VS Vagueness | 第18-20页 |
| 2.2.2 Fuzziness VS Generality | 第20-21页 |
| 2.2.3 Fuzziness VS Ambiguity | 第21-23页 |
| 2.3 A Significant Element of Fuzzy Language-Hedges | 第23-27页 |
| 2.3.1 Definition of Hedges | 第23-24页 |
| 2.3.2 Classifications of Hedges | 第24-25页 |
| 2.3.3 Features of Hedges | 第25-27页 |
| 2.4 Introduction of Cooperative Principle | 第27-30页 |
| 2.5 Previous Studies on Fuzzy Linguistics Abroad and at Home | 第30-33页 |
| 2.5.1 Previous Studies on Fuzzy Linguistics Abroad | 第30-32页 |
| 2.5.2 Previous Studies on Fuzzy Linguistics at Home | 第32-33页 |
| 2.6 Previous Studies on Fuzzy Language in News | 第33-37页 |
| Chapter 3 Analyses of Fuzzy Language in Social News from the Perspective ofCooperative Principle | 第37-46页 |
| 3.1 Flouting the Maxim of Quality | 第37-39页 |
| 3.2 Flouting the Maxim of Quantity | 第39-41页 |
| 3.3 Flouting the Maxim of Relevance | 第41-43页 |
| 3.4 Flouting the Maxim of Manner | 第43-46页 |
| Chapter 4 Pragmatic Functions of Fuzzy Language in Social News | 第46-58页 |
| 4.1 Strengthening the Credibility of the News | 第46-48页 |
| 4.2. Enhancing the Reliability of the News | 第48-50页 |
| 4.3 Protecting Reporters/Writers | 第50-51页 |
| 4.4 Avoiding Absoluteness in News Reporting | 第51-53页 |
| 4.5 Corresponding to the Reading Psychology of Readers | 第53-55页 |
| 4.6 Avoiding Negative Effect | 第55-56页 |
| 4.7 Increasing the Efficiency of Expressions | 第56-58页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第58-62页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第58-59页 |
| 5.2 Limitations | 第59-60页 |
| 5.3 Suggestions for Future Research | 第60-62页 |
| Bibliography | 第62-67页 |
| Appendix Examples Cited from China Daily | 第67-74页 |
| 攻读硕士学位论文发表成果 | 第74页 |
