语境是确认和理解隐喻的依据,因此语境对隐喻意义的理解起着重要的作用。本文在阐明隐喻的本质和及其主要语义特征的基础上,从词、句子和语篇的层面探讨语境对隐喻理解的影响,着重阐述了语言语境对隐喻理解的重要作用,最后介绍了在英语教学中如何帮助学生结合语境加强对隐喻意义的理解。 Context is the basis for the confirmation and understanding of metaphor, so the context plays an important role in the understanding of metaphorical meaning. On the basis of elucidating the nature of metaphor and its main semantic features, this paper explores the influence of context on metaphor understanding from the perspective of words, sentences and texts. It focuses on the important role of language context in understanding metaphor. Finally, How to Help Students Understand the Meaning of Metaphor in Context of English Teaching.