Through a study of the construction and usages of ontological metaphor,mainly container metaphor and conduit metaphor in Chinese modifier-noun phrases,the author draws the conclusion that many modifier phrases in Chinese are constructed through metaphor.

This paper classifies the metaphors in sports news report into two main categories: structural metaphors and ontological metaphors.

By means of the body parts and organs they are most familiar with,humans often form body metaphorical concepts,so as to know about,understand and feel about the metaphorical concepts.

By means of the body organs and parts they are mostly familiar with, humans often form body metaphorical concepts, so as to know about , experience and feel about the metaphorical concepts of other domains.

Thus,body metaphor plays an important role in man\'s understanding the outside world.

The Power of Sports Metaphor in English Business Writings;

With plenty of examples,this paper introduces the phenomenon from a cultural perspective,especially the use of sports metaphor in the business context.

Man s concept system is largely based on ontological metaphors.

This paper is a comparative study of the E/C conceptual metaphor systems which are divided into structural,orientational and ontological metaphors.

A Cultural Approach to English and Chinese Body Metaphor;

Based on Lakoff and Johnson s theories on metaphor,this paper investigates the similarities and differences between English and Chinese body metaphors from the cognitive perspective and explores the causes from both cognitive and cultural aspects.