first of all, i would like to extend my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, zhang hong, for her instructive advice and useful suggestions on my thesis. i am deeply grateful of her help in the completion of this thesis.

　　high tribute shall be paid to ms. geng li, whose profound knowledge of english triggers my love for this beautiful language and whose earnest attitude tells me how to learn english.

　　i am also deeply indebted to all the other tutors and teachers in translation studies for their direct and indirect help to me.

　　special thanks should go to my friends who have put considerable time and effort into their comments on the draft.

　　finally, i am indebted to my parents for their continuous support and encouragement.