| 摘要 | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-13页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Research | 第9-10页 |
| 1.2 Objective of the Research | 第10-11页 |
| 1.3 Organization of the Research | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第13-33页 |
| 2.1 Review of Metonymy | 第13-24页 |
| 2.1.1 Definition of Metonymy | 第13-18页 |
| 2.1.2 Classification of Metonymy | 第18-23页 |
| 2.1.3 Studies Conducted from Different Perspectives | 第23-24页 |
| 2.2 Distinguishing Metonymy from Metaphor | 第24-28页 |
| 2.3 Distinguishing Metonymy from Idiom | 第28-29页 |
| 2.4 Studies on Downton Abbey | 第29-33页 |
| 2.4.1 Introduction to Downton Abbey | 第29页 |
| 2.4.2 Features of Conversations in Downton Abbey | 第29-31页 |
| 2.4.3 Studies Conducted from Different Perspectives | 第31-33页 |
| Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework of Analyzing Metonymy | 第33-41页 |
| 3.1 Relationship between Metonymy and Cognition | 第33-35页 |
| 3.1.1 Metonymy Being a Conceptual Phenomenon | 第33-34页 |
| 3.1.2 Metonymy Being a Cognitive Process | 第34-35页 |
| 3.2 Cognitive Basis of Understanding Metonymy | 第35-38页 |
| 3.2.1 Idealized Cognitive Model (ICM) | 第35-37页 |
| 3.2.2 Mapping | 第37-38页 |
| 3.3 4-Facet Framework of Understanding Metonymy | 第38-39页 |
| 3.4 4-Facet Framework of Classifying Metonymy | 第39-41页 |
| Chapter 4 Analysis of Metonymy in Downton Abbey | 第41-76页 |
| 4.1 Major Characters in Downton Abbey | 第41-42页 |
| 4.2 Referential Metonymy in Downton Abbey | 第42-53页 |
| 4.2.1 Cognitive Understanding of Referential Metonymy | 第43-51页 |
| 4.2.2 Cognitive Effects of Referential Metonymy | 第51-53页 |
| 4.3 Predicational Metonymy in Downton Abbey | 第53-61页 |
| 4.3.1 Cognitive Understanding of Predicational Metonymy | 第53-58页 |
| 4.3.2 Cognitive Effects of Predicational Metonymy | 第58-61页 |
| 4.4 Euphemism Metonymy in Downton Abbey | 第61-69页 |
| 4.4.1 Cognitive Understanding of Euphemism Metonymy | 第61-65页 |
| 4.4.2 Cognitive Effects of Euphemism Metonymy | 第65-69页 |
| 4.5 Event-schema Metonymy in Downton Abbey | 第69-76页 |
| 4.5.1 Cognitive Understanding of Event-schema Metonymy | 第69-72页 |
| 4.5.2 Cognitive Effects of Event-schema Metonymy | 第72-76页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第76-81页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of Present Study | 第76-79页 |
| 5.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study | 第79-81页 |
| References | 第81-87页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第87-88页 |
| Paper Published during Study | 第88-89页 |
| Appendix | 第89-101页 |
