Elasticity of vague language
Elasticity of vague language
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模糊语言的弹性
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发表时间：
2011
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通讯作者：
Grace Zhang
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作者：
Grace Zhang
摘要本研究建立了模糊语言策略弹性的总体理论框架，“我可能有一些关于这个话题的书”），这在文献中一直缺乏。本研究中使用的弹弓隐喻描述了模糊语言（VL）针对交际需要的延伸。提请注意VL的积极和有效的作用，本定性研究探讨VL理论是如何体现的，通过澳大利亚海关官员和乘客之间的紧张关系的现实生活中的数据解释。经验证据验证了主要准则（在话语谈判中弹性延伸语言）和四个具体的VL准则（正确，通用，假设和主观）的工作。研究发现：（1）语用功能、语用功能的语言实现和语用准则之间的相互联系;（2）交际目标是主导因素;（3）在柔性与坚韧、刚性与柔性、合作与不合作等极性的连续体上延伸，体现了语言学的灵活性和多样性。本研究的一个重要启示是，虽然礼貌是由语境支配和文化依赖的，但它在全方位的弹性方面是普遍的。
Abstract This study develops an overarching theoretical framework of the strategic elasticity of vague language (e.g., “I probably have some books on the topic”), which has been lacking in the literature. The metaphor of a slingshot used in this study describes the stretching of vague language (VL) to target the needs of communication. Drawing attention to the positive and effective role of VL, this qualitative study investigates how the VL theory is manifested, explained through the real-life data of tension-prone encounters between Australian Customs officers and passengers. The empirical evidence validates the working of the main maxim (stretch language elastically in discursive negotiations) and the four specific VL maxims (go just-right, go general, go hypothetical and go subjective). There are three major findings: (1) interconnection between pragmatic functions, their linguistic realizations and pragmatic maxims conformed; (2) the dominant factor is the communicative goal; and (3) stretching on a continuum of polarities, between soft or tough, firm or flexible, cooperative or uncooperative, shows the versatility and elasticity of VL. An important implication of this study is that while vagueness is context-governed and culturedependent, it is universal in terms of its all-round elasticity.
DOI：
10.1002/asi.21389
发表时间：
2010
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J. Assoc. Inf. Sci. Technol.
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作者：
J. Warner
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J. Warner