Contents

Acknowledgements

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 The Background and Purpose of the Study-1

1.2 The Structure of the Paper-1

Chapter Two Literature Review-2

2.1 The Related Study at Home and Abroad-2

2.2 Hatim and Mason’s Context Theory-2

2.3 Introduction to Context-3

2.3.1 Definition of Context-3

2.3.2 Types of Context-3

2.3.3 Functions of Context-4

Chapter Three Context and Choice of Meanings-6

3.1 Linguistic Context and Choice of Meanings in Translation-6

3.2 Cultural Context and Choice of Meanings in Translation-7

3.2.1 Social-cultural Background and Choice of Meanings-7

3.2.2 National Cultural Mentality and Choice of Meanings-8

3.3 Situational Context and Choice of Meanings in Translation-9

Chapter Four Conclusion-11

References-12