CONTENTS
Abstract
摘要
1. Introduction 1
2. Literature Review 1
3. Conceptual Metaphors in BBC Financial News.2
3.1 Classification of Conceptual Metaphors
3.1.1 Orientational Metaphors
3.1.2 Ontological Metaphors
3.1.3 Structural Metaphors
3.2 Typical Conceptual Metaphors in BBC Financial News
3.2.1 Metaphors Related to “Journey”
3.2.2 Metaphors Related to “Liquid”
3.2.3 Metaphors Related to “Human Being”
3.2.4 Metaphors Related to “Warfare”
3.3 Functions of Conceptual Metaphors
3.3.1 Providing New Sights
3.3.2 Reflecting Social Culture
3.3.3 Influencing Financial Policies
4. Conclusion.9
Bibliography.10
Acknowledgements11
