

Contents
Abstract
摘要
Chapter One Introduction-1
Chapter Two Neologisms-3
2.1 Definition of Neologisms-3
2.2 Features of Neologisms-3
Chapter Three Motivation-4
3.1 Definition of Motivation-4
3.2 Types of Motivations-4
3.2.1 Onomatopoeic Motivation-4
3.2.2 Morphological Motivation-4
3.2.3 Semantic Motivation-9
Chapter Four Comparison of the Motivation of Chinese and English Neologisms-11
4.1 Similarities-11
4.1.1 Onomatopoeia Motivation-11
4.1.2 Morphological Motivation-11
4.1.3 Semantic Motivation-11
4.2 Differences-12
4.2.1 Onomatopoeic Motivation-12
4.2.2 Morphological Motivation-12
4.2.3 Semantic Motivation-12
Chapter Five Conclusion-12
References-14