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1、 A Study of Euphemism in Journalism EnglishWritten by: Zhu XuefengSupervised by: Qiang HongA Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of Requirements for The Degree of Bachelor of English toSchool of Foreign LanguagesAnhui Xinhua UniversityMay, 2011安徽新华学院本科毕业生毕业论文（设计）承诺书安徽新华学院本科毕业生毕业论文（设计）承诺书本人按照毕业论文
2、（设计）进度计划积极开展实验（调查）研究活动，实事求是地做好实验（调查）记录，所呈交的毕业论文（设计）是我个人在导师指导下进行的研究工作及取得的研究成果。据我所知，除文中特别加以标注引用参考文献资料外，论文（设计）中所有数据均为自己研究成果，不包含其他人已经发表或撰写过的研究成果。与我一同工作的同志对本研究所做的工作已在论文中作了明确说明并表示谢意。毕业论文（设计）作者签名： 日期： iAcknowledgementsI would like to extend my sincere appreciation to my teacher, Luo Guoqiang, who gives me
3、lots of help during my writing of this thesis.First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my respected supervisor Qiang Hong for her time and efforts in revising improvement and for her abundant valuable knowledge on English language, without her help, this thesis would not c
4、ome into being. Likewise, I would like to extend my thanks to Ms Guo Xiaoju, Mr. Kang Lian and all the teachers who had given help and advice for their interesting and enlightening courses have become the most memorable part of my study in the School of Foreign Languages of Xin Hua University.In add
5、ition, I also want to express my gratitude to my family members and classmates for their selfless help and unfailing support to me during the whole course of my writing the present thesis. iiAbstractSince 1970s, the biggest change for modern English, especially for American English, is the return of
6、 euphemism. This phenomenon is extremely obvious in journalism English. Euphemism is a common phenomenon in journalism, which always brings special effects to journalistic language. The main principles of news language are authentic, accurate and prompt. However, euphemism takes roundabout as its ch
7、aracteristic which shows the function of beautification, smoothness, and inflexion and so on. In fact, most euphemisms have great differences with directness. My thesis will make analysis of the reasons why euphemism is caused in journalism English, according to analyze the origin and definition of
8、euphemism as well as the classification and functions of euphemism in journalism English.In journalism English, euphemism transfers the intention of journalists as well as its social meaning and cultural connotation, and it is used to beautify or evade reality. Keywords: euphemism; journalism; useii
9、i新 闻 英 语 中 委 婉 语 的 使 用摘摘 要要20 世纪 70 年代以来，当代英语，尤其是美国英语最大变化之一是委婉语的使用再度成为时尚。这一现象在英语新闻中的表现尤为明显。委婉语是是新闻英语中非常普遍的现象。它的使用总可以给新闻带来独特的语言效果，是新闻英语中不可或缺的一部分。真实 ，准确，及时是新闻语言的最基本要求。然而，委婉语以闪避为主要目的，表现出的是礼貌闪避和文明教养。委婉语具有对直言加以美化，弱化，曲折化的作用，许多委婉语在外延内涵上与直言差异很大。本论文主要从新闻英语中委婉语的使用及其它的分类和功能来分析新闻英语中委婉语产生的原因。新闻英语中委婉语所表达的不仅仅是作者的意
10、图，还可能传递社会意义和文化内涵。它被用来美化现实或者回避禁忌。关键词：委婉语；新闻英语；使用 Contents Acknowledgements.i Abstract. . ii 摘要摘要.iii Chapter One Introduction.1 1.1 Background1 1.2 Research rationale and objective.1 Chapter Two Literature review.32.1 Studies on Euphemism32.2 Studies on Euphemism in Journalism English3 Chapter Three
11、Introduction to Euphemism.43.1 Origin of Euphemism.43.2 Definition of Euphemism.4 3.3 Function of Euphemism in English.53.3.1 Function of Politeness.53.3.2 Function of Concealment.63.3.3 Function of Humor.73.3.4 Function of Taboo.8 Chapter Four Euphemism in Journalism English.104.1 Use of Euphemism
12、in Journalism English.104.2 Classification of Euphemism in Journalism English.10 4.2.1 Altruism.104.2.2 Encompassing Euphemism.114.2.3 Self-interest.12 4.3 Reasons for Euphemism in Journalism English.144.3.1Religious Faith.144.3.2 Social Psychology.154.3.3 Behavioral Criterion.164.3.4Political Life.
13、174.3.5 Commercial Activity.18 Chapter Five Conclusion.19 Bibliography.20- 1 -Chapter One Introduction1.1 BackgroundWith the development and prosperity of Chinese economy and culture, the contact of China with the outside word becomes more and more frequent. The most popular ways in which modern Eng
14、lish is expressed include the so-called mass media such as newspapers, magazines, TV and network besides literature. To have a good command of modern English, it is not enough to learn from textbooks or read some famous English novels. Since 1970s, the modern English has experienced great changes, especially, for American English. Euphemism has become fashionable again. This phenomenon is extremely obvious in journalism English. Euphemism is a comm
