美国俚语中的文化特征

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Abstract

       With the development of the society, slang is accepted by more and more Americans. This thesis analyses features and functions of American slang. The author draws a conclusion that American slang reflects the cultural characteristics of Americans’ humor, informality, self-confidence, anti-authority, innovation consciousness and pursuit for time efficiency.

Key Words

American slang; feature; culture

摘　要

    随着社会的发展，俚语越来越多地为美国人所接受。本论文分析了美国俚语的语言特色等。此分析反映出了美国人幽默，非正式，反权威，追求时间效率，自信和具有创新意识独特的文化特征。

关键词

美国俚语;特点;文化

Contents

Abstract................................................................Ⅰ
Key Words...............................................................Ⅰ
摘要....................................................................Ⅰ
关键词..................................................................Ⅰ
Introduction.............................................................1
Ⅰ.American Slang........................................................3
A.The Definition of Slang................................................3
B.The Origination of American Slang......................................4
Ⅱ.Features of American Slang............................................5
A. The General Features of American Slang................................5
1. The Linguistic Features of American Slang.............................6
2. Semantics Feature of American Slang...................................7
  B. Americans’ Characters Reflecting from American Slang...............7
    1. Humor.............................................................8
    2. Anti-authority....................................................8
    3. Informality.......................................................9
4. Time Efficiency.......................................................10
5. Self-confidence.......................................................10
6. Innovation Consciousness..............................................10
Ⅲ.American Slang and American Culture...................................11
  A. American Slang Reflecting American Culture..........................11
  B.Diversification of American Slang ...................................12
C.American Slang Used in Different Social Groups.........................12
Conclusion...............................................................15
Acknowledgements.........................................................16
Bibliography.............................................................17

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