| 摘要 | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| List of Figures and Tables | 第6-7页 |
| Contents | 第7-8页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第8-12页 |
| ·Background of the Study | 第8-9页 |
| ·Research Methodology | 第9-10页 |
| ·Significance of the Study | 第10页 |
| ·Organization of the Thesis | 第10-12页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第12-21页 |
| ·Studies on Fuzzy Language | 第12-14页 |
| ·Studies on Hedges | 第14-19页 |
| ·Definition of Hedges | 第14-15页 |
| ·Classifications of Hedges | 第15-18页 |
| ·Pragmatic Functions of Hedges | 第18-19页 |
| ·Studies on Politeness Theories | 第19-20页 |
| ·Summary | 第20-21页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework | 第21-36页 |
| ·Basic Notions | 第21-23页 |
| ·Fuzziness | 第21页 |
| ·Hedges | 第21-22页 |
| ·Politeness | 第22-23页 |
| ·Relevant Theory | 第23-24页 |
| ·Theoretical Frame of the Thesis | 第24-35页 |
| ·Summary | 第35-36页 |
| Chapter Four Politeness-Principle-Based Analysis of Hedges in Friends | 第36-52页 |
| ·The Occurrence of Hedges in Friends | 第36-42页 |
| ·Usage of Hedges in Politeness Principle Among Different Relationships | 第42-51页 |
| ·Communication With Strangers | 第42-44页 |
| ·Communication With Lovers | 第44-45页 |
| ·Communication With People from Work | 第45-48页 |
| ·Communication With Friends | 第48-50页 |
| ·Communication With Relatives | 第50-51页 |
| ·Summary | 第51-52页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第52-55页 |
| ·Major Findings of the Study | 第52-53页 |
| ·Limitations of the Study | 第53页 |
| ·Recommendation for Further Study | 第53-55页 |
| Bibliography | 第55-58页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ The List of Adaptors' Occurrence | 第58-61页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ The List of Rounders' Occurrence | 第61-63页 |
| Appendix Ⅲ The List of Plausibility Shields' Occurrence | 第63-65页 |
| Appendix Ⅳ The List of Attribution Shields' Occurrence | 第65-67页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第67页 |
