In human communications,vague language,pragmatically vague language strategy,is often employed,and it can serve such functions as exactness,avoidance of embarrassment,politeness and self-protection.

• 在交际过程中,模糊语言的使用,或者语用模糊策略,是交际双方经常使用的交际手段。模糊语言在交际中可承担如下功能:精确功能、避免尴尬功能、礼貌功能和自我保护功能。