声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Hedges
2.2 Classification of Hedges
2.3 Other Studies on Hedges at Home and Abroad
2.3.1 Studies on Hedges Abroad
2.3.2 Studies on Hedges at Home
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Making a Choice
3.2 Three Properties of Language
3.3 Four Angles of Investigation
Chapter Four Research Methodology
4.1 Research Questions
4.2 Data Collection
4.3 Research Procedures
Chapter Five Results and Discussion
5.1 Frequency and Distribution of Hedges
5.2 Pragmatic Functions of Hedges
5.2.1 Adaptation to the Mental World
5.2.2 Adaptation to the Social World
5.2.3 Adaptation to the Physical World
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings of the Study
6.2 Implications of the Study
6.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Research
Works Cited