| Abstract | 第4-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-10页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-13页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Study | 第10-11页 |
| 1.2 Objectives and Significance of the Study | 第11-12页 |
| 1.3 Organization of the Thesis | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-30页 |
| 2.1 Hedges | 第13-22页 |
| 2.1.1 An Overview of Hedges | 第13-18页 |
| 2.1.2 Studies on Hedges from Different Perspectives | 第18-22页 |
| 2.2 Theoretical Basis | 第22-30页 |
| 2.2.1 Appraisal Theory | 第23-28页 |
| 2.2.2 The Related Studies on Hedges in the Appraisal System | 第28-30页 |
| Chapter Three Methodology | 第30-32页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第30页 |
| 3.2 Data Collection | 第30-31页 |
| 3.3 Instrument | 第31页 |
| 3.4 Research Procedures | 第31-32页 |
| Chapter Four Results and discussions | 第32-54页 |
| 4.1 The Distribution of Hedges as Appraisal Resources | 第32-35页 |
| 4.1.1 The Classification and Frequency of Hedges | 第32-34页 |
| 4.1.2 The Distribution of Hedges as Appraisal Resources | 第34-35页 |
| 4.2 Analysis of Interpersonal Meanings of Hedges under the Appraisal Theory | 第35-54页 |
| 4.2.1 Analysis of Interpersonal Meanings of Hedges as EngagementResources | 第35-49页 |
| 4.2.2 Analysis of Interpersonal Meanings of Hedges as GraduationResources | 第49-54页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第54-57页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第54-55页 |
| 5.2 Limitations | 第55页 |
| 5.3 Implications for Studying Interpersonal Meanings of Hedges | 第55-56页 |
| 5.4 Suggestions for Further Research | 第56-57页 |
| References | 第57-61页 |
| Appendix | 第61-64页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第64页 |
