| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-8页 |
| Abstract | 第8-10页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第15-20页 |
| 1.1 Research Background, Aims and Significance | 第15-18页 |
| 1.2 Research Questions | 第18页 |
| 1.3 Research Methodology | 第18页 |
| 1.4 Organization of the Thesis | 第18-20页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第20-32页 |
| 2.1 Research on Cognitive Reference Point in Linguistics Abroad | 第20-22页 |
| 2.2 Research on Cognitive Reference Point in Linguistics at Home | 第22-24页 |
| 2.3 Previous Research on Conceptual Metaphor | 第24-26页 |
| 2.4 An Overview of The Book of Poetry | 第26-30页 |
| 2.4.1 Overseas Research on The Book of Poetry | 第27-29页 |
| 2.4.2 Domestic Research on The Book of Poetry | 第29-30页 |
| 2.5 Summary | 第30-32页 |
| Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework | 第32-46页 |
| 3.1 Definition of Cognitive Reference Point | 第32-33页 |
| 3.2 Characteristics of Cognitive Reference Point | 第33-40页 |
| 3.2.1 Salience | 第34-35页 |
| 3.2.2 Dynamicity | 第35-37页 |
| 3.2.3 Embodiment | 第37-39页 |
| 3.2.4 Mental Path | 第39-40页 |
| 3.3 Conceptual Metaphor Theory | 第40-44页 |
| 3.3.1 Definition of Conceptual Metaphor | 第41-42页 |
| 3.3.2 The Mapping of Conceptual Metaphor | 第42-43页 |
| 3.3.3 Characteristics of Conceptual Metaphor | 第43-44页 |
| 3.3.4 Classification of Conceptual Metaphor | 第44页 |
| 3.4 Conceptual Metaphor and Cognitive Reference Point | 第44-46页 |
| Chapter 4 Conceptual Metaphors in The Book of Poetry | 第46-54页 |
| 4.1 Brief Introduction to The Book of Poetry | 第46-49页 |
| 4.2 Conceptual Metaphors in The Book of Poetry | 第49-50页 |
| 4.3 Characteristics of Conceptual Metaphors in The Book of Poetry | 第50-54页 |
| Chapter 5 Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in The Book of Poetry Based on Cognitive Reference Point (CRP) | 第54-80页 |
| 5.1 Distinctive CRP Models of Conceptual Metaphor | 第54-72页 |
| 5.1.1 Typical CRP Model of Conceptual Metaphor | 第54-60页 |
| 5.1.2 Extended CRP Model of Conceptual Metaphor | 第60-72页 |
| 5.2 Relations and Differences among CRP Models in The Book of Poetry | 第72-74页 |
| 5.3 Functions of CRP Models of Conceptual Metaphors in The Book of Poetry | 第74-80页 |
| 5.3.1 Coherent Function of CRP at the Surface Level | 第74-77页 |
| 5.3.2 Coherent Function of CRP at the Mental Level | 第77-80页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第80-84页 |
| 6.1 Major Research Findings | 第80-81页 |
| 6.2 Implications of Research | 第81-82页 |
| 6.3 Limitations and Recommendations for Further Study | 第82-84页 |
| Bibliography | 第84-89页 |
| Papers Published During the Study for M. A. Degree | 第89页 |
