声明
Acknowledgments
Abstract
摘要
Contents
1.Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Research purpose and significance
1.3 Methodology and data collection
1.4 Layout of the thesis
2.Literature Review
2.1 Definition of blending neologism
2.1.1 Definition of neologism
2.1.2 Definition of blending
2.1.3 Definition of blending neologism
2.2 Previous studies on English blends
2.2.1 Previous studies on English blends abroad
2.2.2 Previous studies on English blends at home
2.3 Summary
3.Theoretical Foundation
3.1 Conceptual metaphor and metonymy
3.2 Network model of conceptual blending
3.2.1 Elements of conceptual blending
3.2.2 Process of conceptual integration
3.3 Networks of conceptual integration
3.3.1 Simplex network
3.3.2 Mirror network
3.3.3 Single-scope network
3.3.4 Double-scope network
3.4 Summary
4.Analysis of English Blending Neologisms from the Perspective of Conceptual Blending Theory
4.1 Cognitive classification of English blending neologisms
4.2 Conceptual integration process of English blending neologisms
4.2.1 Simplex blending neologisms
4.2.2 Mirror blending neologisms
4.2.3 Single-scope blending neologisms
4.2.4 Double-scope blending neologisms
4.3 Summary
5.Cognitive Mechanisms Underlying English Blending Neologisms
5.1 Conceptual metaphor
5.2 Conceptual metonymy
5.3 Analogy
5.4 Summary
6.Conclusion
6.1 Major findings
6.2 Implications
6.3 Limitations and suggestions
Bibliography
Appendix