期刊名称：Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science - Social Sciences
印刷版ISSN：2734-9357
电子版ISSN：2734-9624
出版年度：2015
卷号：5
期号：2
页码：16-20
语种：English
出版社：HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
摘要：Language expressions in most languages are largely shaped by conceptual metaphors. However, the underlying metaphor that can help language learners better understand language expressions is often taken for granted. This article discusses how structural, orientation, ontological conceptual metaphors work in forming new language expressions or idioms. From this insight, several suggestions for EFL classes are made.
