| Abstract | 第6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-10页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-13页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Study | 第10-11页 |
| 1.2 Purposes and Significance of the Study | 第11页 |
| 1.3 Methodology of the Study | 第11-12页 |
| 1.4 Structure of the Thesis | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-24页 |
| 2.1 Research Overview on Metaphors Home and Abroad | 第13-17页 |
| 2.1.1 Previous Studies on Metaphors Abroad | 第13-16页 |
| 2.1.2 Previous Studies on Metaphors at Home | 第16-17页 |
| 2.2 Research Overview on Conceptual Metaphors Home and Abroad | 第17-21页 |
| 2.2.1 Previous Studies on Conceptual Metaphors Abroad | 第18页 |
| 2.2.2 Previous Studies on Conceptual Metaphors at Home | 第18-21页 |
| 2.3 Research Overview on “Flower” Idioms in Poetry Home and Abroad | 第21-24页 |
| 2.3.1 Previous Studies on “Flower” Idioms in Poetry Abroad | 第21-22页 |
| 2.3.2 Previous Studies on “Flower” Idioms in Poetry at Home | 第22-24页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretic Framework | 第24-39页 |
| 3.1 Conceptual Metaphor Theory | 第24-33页 |
| 3.1.1 Definition of Conceptual Metaphor | 第24-25页 |
| 3.1.2 Classifications of Conceptual Metaphors | 第25-27页 |
| 3.1.3 Features of Conceptual Metaphors | 第27-28页 |
| 3.1.4 Working Mechanism of Conceptual Metaphors | 第28-31页 |
| 3.1.5 Functions of Conceptual Metaphors | 第31-33页 |
| 3.2 Philosophical Basis of Conceptual Metaphor Theory | 第33-39页 |
| 3.2.1 Experiential Basis of Conceptual Metaphors | 第33-35页 |
| 3.2.2 Empiricism Reflected in Conceptual Metaphors | 第35-39页 |
| Chapter Four Conceptual Metaphors of “Flower” and Their Causing Factors in English and Chinese Poetry | 第39-75页 |
| 4.1 Similarities Between Conceptual Metaphors of “Flower” in English and Chinese Poetry | 第39-61页 |
| 4.1.1 DEVELOPMENT IS A FLOWER | 第40-46页 |
| 4.1.2 FEMININITY IS A FLOWER | 第46-53页 |
| 4.1.3 COMPLEXITY IS A FLOWER | 第53-55页 |
| 4.1.4 EMOTION IS A FLOWER | 第55-58页 |
| 4.1.5 SACREDNESS IS A FLOWER | 第58-60页 |
| 4.1.6 DEATH/DAMAGE IS A FLOWER | 第60-61页 |
| 4.2 Differences Between Conceptual Metaphors of “Flower” in English and Chinese Poetry | 第61-66页 |
| 4.2.1 Conceptual Metaphors of “Flower” only in English Poetry | 第62-64页 |
| 4.2.1.1 WEAKNESS IS A FLOWER | 第62-63页 |
| 4.2.1.2 PEACE IS A FLOWER | 第63-64页 |
| 4.2.2 Conceptual Metaphors of “Flower” only in Chinese Poetry | 第64-66页 |
| 4.2.2.1 PROSTITUTION IS A FLOWER | 第64-65页 |
| 4.2.2.2 AGE IS A FLOWER | 第65-66页 |
| 4.3 Causing Factors of the Similarities and Differences Between Conceptual Metaphors of “Flower” in English and Chinese Poetry | 第66-75页 |
| 4.3.1 Similarities and Differences of Bodily Experiences of “Flower” Between East and West | 第66-70页 |
| 4.3.1.1 Geographical and Climatic Factors Influencing Flowers | 第66-67页 |
| 4.3.1.2 Social Interactions with Flowers | 第67-70页 |
| 4.3.2 Similarities and Differences of Cultural-dependent Evaluations of “Flower” Between East and West | 第70-75页 |
| 4.3.2.1 Languages of Flowers | 第70-71页 |
| 4.3.2.2 Flowers in Religions and Ideologies | 第71-72页 |
| 4.3.2.3 Flowers in Mythologies and Literature Works | 第72-75页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第75-79页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the Study | 第75-77页 |
| 5.2 Implications of the Study | 第77页 |
| 5.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Researches | 第77-79页 |
| Bibliography | 第79-83页 |
| Appendix | 第83-84页 |
| Acknowledgement | 第84页 |
