A Contrastive Analysis of Delexicalized Verbs between English and Chinese
Delexicalized verbs can be understood as part of the shift that they have less of a clear and independent meaning gradually while more of grammatical function. It is worth noting that it has obtained a greater capability in collocation, substitution and conjunction with other words. Therefore, delexicalization is believed to contribute to the native-like speech that the language learners make. In a word, delexicalized verbs are believed to entail such a delexicalized beauty that they are preferred by speakers in use, thanks to which they enrich everyday words simultaneously.