隐喻是一种重要的架构策略,它影响着语篇的生成与理解。本文从隐喻对语篇的语体特征、衔接与连贯以及整个语篇的理解角度进行综合分析,揭示了隐喻建构语篇的功能。一、理论背景传统上隐喻被看作是在有限条件下使用的非常规语言。隐喻是语言和思想的最基本的成分,是构成常规理性认知活动的概念系统。隐喻普遍存在于语言、思维、行为之中。Lakoff认 Metaphor is an important architectural strategy, which affects the generation and understanding of discourse. This article analyzes metaphorically the stylistic features, cohesion and coherence of texts and the understanding of the whole texts, revealing the function of metaphorical texts. I. Theoretical Background Metaphor has traditionally been viewed as an unconventional language that is used under limited conditions. Metaphor is the most basic component of language and thought, and constitutes the conceptual system of conventional rational cognitive activity. Metaphor is widespread in language, thinking, behavior. Lakoff admits