1、 Contents AcknowledgementsI English Abstract. II Chinese Abstract.III Chapter1 Introduction. 1 1.1The definition of euphemism. 1 1.2The features of euphemism.2 1.2.1National characteristic2 1.2.2Regional feature.2 1.2.3Indirect and Implicit3 1.2.4Universality3 1.2.5Humor.3 1.2.6Vagueness.4 Chapter 2
2、 Euphemism, Language and Culture5 2.1The definition of culture5 2.2Language and culture6 2.3Euphemism and culture6 Chapter 3 A Comparison About English and Chinese Euphemism8 3.1Euphemisms for death8 3.2Euphemisms for old age.9 3.3Euphemisms for poverty.10 3.4Euphemisms for marriage and pregnancy11
3、3.5Euphemisms for disease12 Chapter4 Conclusion14 References15 第 I 页 Acknowledgements This thesis is a result of contributions from many supporting individuals. During the process of writing, I have received various kinds of help from many people. Because of their help, I have finished writing this thesi
