浅论英语矛盾修饰法  

A Discussion of Oxymoron

作　　者：束金星[1] 

机构地区：[1]江苏大学外国语学院,江苏镇江212013

出　　处：《江苏大学学报（社会科学版）》2002年第3期90-93,115,共5页Journal of Jiangsu University(Social Science Edition)

摘　　要：矛盾修饰法(oxymoron)作为一种常用英语修辞格,往往体现辩证统一的语义特征。在特定的语境中,矛盾修饰法的巧妙运用独具艺术魅力。在结构上,矛盾修饰法是由形式对立而内涵统一的词汇按照一定规则组合而成的一个有机整体;从语用功能来看,矛盾修辞法是通过同一事物中两个对立因素的相互映衬来表达新颖的涵义。正确理解矛盾修饰法有助于我们对现实世界与人类情感的复杂性有更深层次的领悟。Oxymoron, as a figure of speech frequently used in English, usually reflects the semantic features of dialectical unity. Furthermore, the proper use of oxymoron brings about unique artistic charm. The paper attempts to explore its characteristics peculiar to oxymoron from the following three aspects: formation, pragmatic functions, and rhetorical effects. For one thing, oxymoron is the integration of contrasting forms and harmonious connotations; for another, it makes clear the profound meanings from the pragmatic approach by revealing the contradictory features coexisting in things. An oxymoron initially surprises one with its incongruity of terms, which really hides a certain truth or philosophy. Therefore, an understanding of oxymoron can help us to appreciate more fully the implied complexity of things and feelings.

关 键 词：矛盾修饰法 对立统一 结构特征 语用功能 修辞效果 英语 

分 类 号：H315[语言文字—英语]