文档介绍：Analysis of the contextual meaning of English Words Qufu Normal University By Ji Xiaohui Analysis of the contextual meaning of English Words Abstract As is known to us, the context is the environment that the word is used, it often determines the exact meaning of words. Nowadays, more and more words appear to express new concepts with the development of the science and technology. But not every concept has its own word. Therefore, mon words are used to express some new concepts, then mon word has its special meaning due to the place where it is used, namely contextual meaning. In this paper, the author divides context into two parts: figures of speech, culture. The analysis on contextual meaning of English words is able to provide a clue for understanding the meaning of English words used in some special context rightly as well as to avoid embarrassment caused by interpreting a word literally. Key Words English words; context; contextual meaning Ⅰ. Contextual Meaning and Figures of Speech Ti is known to all that language is the means munication. munication, figurative language is often employed by writers or speakers to make his idea concrete and vivid. A fresh, proper figure of speech can appeal to the imagination, create mental picture and make the speech or writing vivid, impressive and interesting. English, munication device, are full of figures of speech. Most of figures of speech are based on resemblance in image. They may be direct or parison, likening inanimate objects to people or addressing them as such. Some figures of speech are based on the association between the things and people, between the part and the whole, or between opposite things, etc. e into being through usage, proverbial relationship or exaggeration. To English learner, what matter after all is not exactly how many kinds of figures of speech there are in English language, but how well one can learn to understand and even make use of them. Words to an essay are bricks toa building, or molec