Contents
Abstract
摘要
Chapter One Introduction-1
Chapter Two Metaphor in Films and TV Plays-3
2.1 Language in Films and TV Plays and Culture-3
2.2 Metaphor-3
2.3 The Cultural Connotations of Metaphors in Films and TV Plays-4
2.3.1 Metaphors Reflecting Native Socio-historical Backgrounds-5
2.3.2 Metaphors Reflecting Local Customs and Habits-5
2.3.3 Metaphors Reflecting Religious, Legendary and Mythological Origins-5
2.3.4 Metaphors Reflecting People’s Daily Life-6
Chapter Three Relevance Theory and Skills of Metaphor Translation in Film and TV Plays-7
3.1 Relevance Theory and Translation-7
3.1.1 Relevance Theory-7
3.1.2 Relevance Theory Applied in Metaphor Translation in Films and TV Plays-7
3.2 Metaphor Translation Skills-9
3.2.1 Metaphor to Metaphor-9
3.2.2 Metaphor to Simile-10
3.2.3 Metaphor to Non-metaphor-12
Chapter Four Conclusion-14
References-15
