| Abstract | 第1-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-10页 |
| Introduction | 第10-12页 |
| Chapter One Literature Review | 第12-26页 |
| ·Current Pragmatic Studies of Euphemism Abroad | 第12-22页 |
| ·Grice's Cooperative Principle | 第13-15页 |
| ·Leech's Politeness Principle | 第15-19页 |
| ·Brown & Levinson's Face Theory | 第19-22页 |
| ·Current Pragmatic Studies of Euphemism at Home | 第22-26页 |
| Chapter Two General Study of Euphemism | 第26-38页 |
| ·Definition of Euphemism | 第26-28页 |
| ·Classification of Euphemism | 第28-30页 |
| ·Positive Euphemism and Negative Euphemism | 第28-29页 |
| ·Unconscious Euphemism and Conscious Euphemism | 第29-30页 |
| ·Other Classifications of Euphemism | 第30页 |
| ·Formation of Euphemism | 第30-35页 |
| ·Phonetic Device | 第30-31页 |
| ·Grammatical Device | 第31-32页 |
| ·Rhetorical Device | 第32-35页 |
| ·Characteristics of Euphemism | 第35-38页 |
| Chapter Three Pragmatic Analysis of Euphemism | 第38-44页 |
| ·Brief Introduction to Pragmatics | 第38页 |
| ·The Relationship Between Euphemism and Pragmatics | 第38-39页 |
| ·Pragmatic Functions of Euphemism | 第39-44页 |
| ·Avoidance of Taboo | 第39-40页 |
| ·Expression of Politeness | 第40-41页 |
| ·Concealment of Truth | 第41页 |
| ·Humor and Satire Function | 第41-42页 |
| ·Defensive Function | 第42-44页 |
| Chapter Four Studies of Euphemism Under Politeness Principle | 第44-52页 |
| ·Adherence to Tact Maxim | 第44-45页 |
| ·Adherence to Generosity Maxim | 第45-46页 |
| ·Adherence to Approbation Maxim | 第46-47页 |
| ·Adherence to Modesty Maxim | 第47页 |
| ·Adherence to Agreement Maxim | 第47-49页 |
| ·Adherence to Sympathy Maxim | 第49-52页 |
| Chapter Five Pragmatic Use of Euphemism Under Politeness Principle | 第52-62页 |
| ·Pragmatic Use of Euphemism in Political Field | 第53-55页 |
| ·Pragmatic Use of Euphemism in Economic Field | 第55-56页 |
| ·Pragmatic Use of Euphemism in Cultural Exchanges | 第56-62页 |
| ·Euphemism of Death | 第56-57页 |
| ·Euphemism of Disease and Physical Handicap and Defects | 第57-58页 |
| ·Euphemism of Social Status | 第58-59页 |
| ·Euphemism of Old Age | 第59页 |
| ·Euphemism of Sex | 第59-62页 |
| Conclusion | 第62-64页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第64-66页 |
| Bibliography | 第66-68页 |
| Academic Achievements | 第68页 |
