本文第一章是文献回顾，介绍了与道歉语研究相关的理论知识。
Chapter One is the literature review, in which the related theory such as communicative competence and the ethnography of communication is introduced.
对言语行为的研究一直是语用学，尤其是语际语用学研究的热点之一，这其中也包括对道歉言语行为的研究。
The study of speech acts has long been regarded as one of the central concerns of pragmatics, especially interlanguage pragmatics. The speech act of apology is one of them.
对道歉情景的评估方面，中国英语学习者与美国本族语者存在着一定的差异。
In terms of evaluation of apology situations, there existing limited differences between Chinese EFL learners and native American speakers.
对道歉情景的评估方面，中国英语学习者与美国本族语者存在着一定的差异。
In terms of evaluation of apology situations, there existing limited differences between Chinese EFL learners and native American speakers.
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