| Contents | 第5-7页 |
| 目录 | 第7-9页 |
| Abstract | 第9-10页 |
| 摘要 | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第13-21页 |
| 1.1 Objectives of the Present Study | 第13-14页 |
| 1.2 Theoretical Guidance | 第14-16页 |
| 1.2.1 Definition of Contrastive Linguisties | 第14页 |
| 1.2.2 Background of Contrastive Linguistics | 第14-15页 |
| 1.2.3 Aims of Contrastive Linguistics | 第15-16页 |
| 1.2.4 Principles of Contrastive Linguistics | 第16页 |
| 1.3 Methodology of the Present Study | 第16-17页 |
| 1.4 Significance of the Present Study | 第17-18页 |
| 1.5 Structure of the Thesis | 第18-21页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第21-37页 |
| 2.1 Definition and Classification of English and Chinese Idioms | 第21-33页 |
| 2.1.1 Definition of English and Chinese Idioms | 第21-22页 |
| 2.1.2 Classification of English Idioms | 第22-28页 |
| 2.1.3 Classification of Chinese Idioms | 第28-33页 |
| 2.2 Previous Studies on the Subject | 第33-37页 |
| Chapter Three Contrastive Study of English and Chinese Idioms in Their Sources | 第37-55页 |
| 3.1 Similarities in the Sources of English and Chinese Idioms | 第37-48页 |
| 3.1.1 From Family Life | 第38-39页 |
| 3.1.2 From Reading and Learning | 第39-40页 |
| 3.1.3 From Literary Works | 第40-42页 |
| 3.1.4 From Allegory and Myth | 第42-44页 |
| 3.1.5 From Historical Allusion | 第44-46页 |
| 3.1.6 From Military and Battle | 第46-47页 |
| 3.1.7 From Productive Labor | 第47-48页 |
| 3.2 Dissimilarities in the Sources of English and Chinese Idioms | 第48-55页 |
| 3.2.1 From Entertainment and Activities | 第48-50页 |
| 3.2.2 From Geographical Environment | 第50-51页 |
| 3.2.3 From Commerce and Business | 第51-52页 |
| 3.2.4 From Religion and Belief | 第52-55页 |
| Chapter Four Contrastive Study of English and Chinese Idioms in Culture | 第55-65页 |
| 4.1 Similarities of English and Chinese Idioms in Culture | 第55-56页 |
| 4.2 Dissimilarities of English and Chinese Idioms in Culture | 第56-65页 |
| 4.2.1 Dissimilarities in Social Custom | 第57-58页 |
| 4.2.2 Dissimilarities in Historical Background | 第58-60页 |
| 4.2.3 Dissimilarities in Religious Belief | 第60-61页 |
| 4.2.4 Dissimilarities in Mode of Thinking | 第61-62页 |
| 4.2.5 Dissimilarities in Cultural Implication | 第62-65页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第65-69页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第65-66页 |
| 5.2 Limitations and Suggestions | 第66-69页 |
| References | 第69-73页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第73-75页 |
| List of Publication | 第75-76页 |
| 学位论文评阅及答辩情况表 | 第76页 |
