A Multi-dimensional Constructional Analysis Of Quasi-fixed Phrases "Either X Or Y"

This essay finds out that few studies have explored Quasi-fixed Phrases structure "Either X Or Y" through the investigation of Quasi-fixed Phrases structure,based on the previous studies.In this essay,the phrase "Either X Or Y" is analyzed and discussed from the perspectives of the nature definition,composition,syntax functions and semantic analysis.This essay analyzes the parts of speech of the X and Y of the phrase "Either X Or Y" respectively.The essay classifies them by "Either N1 Or N2","Either V1 Or V2","Either A1 Or A2",and summarizes the parts of speech of X and Y and the features of monosyllab ic words or morphemes.This essay also explains the situations that X and Y are part of speech single syllable or morphemes,single syllable blackboard or numerals.In terms of syntactic function,the essay examines the function of the phrase "Either X Or Y" as the subject,predicate,object,attribute,adverbial,complement,etc.In addition,the conditions in their constitution of sentences are summarized.For different meanings of "or",the essay analyzes the actions or status of X and Y in the phrase "Either X Or Y" and it concludes the format of the phrase,and,the characteristics of the phrase "Either X Or Y" is stated,from the external and internal semantic features and being divided into "low –medium-sub-high " three levels from the perspectives of the consolidation degree level.Meanwhile,the artic le also points out the level and oblique tones of orderly and rich rhythm of the phrase "Either X Or Y" in the aspect of style.