通过对原型范畴理论用于大学英语词汇教学的具体研究,可以看出,原型范畴理论指导下的词汇教学方法确实比其它传统的词汇教学方法更有效。一方面,它能增强学生在学习过程中对语言的认知能力,另一方面,它能帮助学生记住更多的英语单词,最重要的是,还能激发出学生学习英语的兴趣和自信心。 Through the specific study of prototype category theory used in college English vocabulary teaching, it can be seen that the vocabulary teaching method under the guidance of prototype category theory is indeed more effective than other traditional vocabulary teaching methods. On the one hand, it can enhance students ’cognition of language in the process of learning. On the other hand, it can help students to remember more English words and, most importantly, stimulate students’ interest and confidence in learning English heart.