ABSTRACT
With the rapid development of national economy and China's entrance to the World Trade Organization, business English, as the most commonly used language in business activities, plays an increasingly important role in our international community. In English business, the lexicon is a key aspect which can influence the effect of communication. Through analyzing the lexical features of business English from a stylistic perspective, this thesis provides a framework for business English vocabulary learning. It is believed that some knowledge of lexical features of business English from a stylistic perspective help learners make better use of business English in international business activities.
Keywords：business English; lexical feature; style; stylistics
Contents
1．Introduction 1
2．Brief Introduction of Business English 2
2.1 Definition of Business English 2
2.2 The Development and Function of Business English 3
3. Stylistics and Business English 5
3.1 Style 5
3.2 Stylistics 5
3.3 Stylistics and Business English 6
4. Lexical Features of Business English From Stylistics Perspective 8
4.1 Stylistics and Lexical Features of Business English 8
4.2 Lexical Features of Business English 8
5．Conclusion 17
Acknowledgements 18
References 19
