中文摘要：不同语言反应了不同文化内涵。由于受历史，习俗，地理，价值观念，宗教信仰等多方面的影响，动物词汇在英汉两种语言上有很大的文化内涵差异。本文通过对比的方法，对动物词进行分类，分析其影响因素，生动地揭示了中英两种文化差异，同时也有助于英语学习者更好的进行跨文化交际。

关键词：动物词汇，文化内涵，文化差异

Contents

中文摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction-1

2. Language and Culture-2

2.1 Definition of culture-2

2.2 Relations between language and culture-3

2.3 Animal words in language and culture-4

3. Comparison of Animal Words between Chinese and English-4

3.1 Same animal words with same cultural connotations-5

3.2 Same animal words with different cultural connotations-5

3.2.1 Some animal words with commendatory meaning in Chinese, but with derogatory meaning in English-6

3.2.2 Some animal words with commendatory meaning in English, but with derogatory meaning in Chinese-6

3.3 Unique cultural connotations in one language-7

3.4 Different animal words with similar cultural connotations-8

4. Reasons Causing Differences in Cultural Connotations-9

4.1 Geography-9

4.2 Aesthetic value-9

4.3 Religion-10

4.4 History-11

5. Conclusion-12

References-13