The past research on the subject focuses on the macro-functions of preposing in discourse and few studies have touched upon its micro-functions.
以往 研究局限于前置句型在语篇中的宏观功能,其微观功能很少探讨。
The present dissertation investigates pragmatic constraints on preposing constructions in the acquisition of English as a foreign language (EFL) by Chinese-speaking learners.