1.引言隐喻是语言发展和变化的一个重要方式,从语言学功能上来说,它能够填补词汇的空缺,增强表达的准确性和形象性,更好地满足人类表达的需要。2.隐喻的语用功能2.1填补词汇空缺隐喻是表达最新意义的重要手段,借助隐喻人们可以用已有的词语来谈论新的、尚未有名称的事 1. Introduction Metaphor is an important way of language development and change. From the perspective of linguistic function, metaphor can fill the vacancy of vocabulary, enhance the accuracy and vividness of expression, and better meet the needs of human expression. 2. The Pragmatic Function of Metaphor 2.1 Filling the Vacancies Metaphor is an important means of expressing the latest meaning. With the help of metaphors, people can use existing words to talk about new and unnamed things