Oxford Beginner's English-Chinese Dictionary: Second Edition

Author: Crowley
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This dictionary is the best-selling English beginner dictionary in Hong Kong. After being published in mainland China, it has been reprinted multiple times, with sales reaching 50,000 copies in just three months. Its most prominent feature is its clear and concise translations, with a focus on practical application, making it easy for users to understand and use correct English. The newly added beautiful color illustrations are rich in content and can enhance learning interest, aiding in memory retention. This dictionary is especially suitable for middle and high school students, as well as an excellent vocabulary reference for those preparing for the TOEFL and IELTS exams. Oxford Elementary English-Chinese Dictionary (Second Edition) is a practical English-Chinese dictionary needed by beginners learning English. The purpose of compiling this dictionary is to help beginners build a solid foundation and understand and use English correctly. The dictionary selects 15,000 basic English words, providing important information such as correct spelling, pronunciation, meaning, part of speech, collocations, and usage examples. Oxford Elementary English-Chinese Dictionary (Second Edition) is translated from Oxford Elementary Learner's Dictionary, Second Edition. The original English version was compiled with the input of many teachers and students. The English-Chinese edition is particularly suitable for beginner English learners whose native language is Chinese. The book includes over 15,000 words, phrases, idioms, and more, with many new words. The features of the second edition are briefly described as follows:
(1) Accurate Definitions
The dictionary explains word meanings in simple language. To help users clearly understand English meanings, some easily confused words come with illustrations or notes.
(2) Related Usage
The dictionary lists different forms of verbs and plural forms of nouns. Some entries also provide different parts of speech (e.g., verbs, nouns, adjectives), grammar notes, and related usage.
(3) British and American Pronunciation
The original English version only included British English pronunciation, but the English-Chinese edition adds American English pronunciation, expanding its usage range.
(4) Practical Examples
The book includes thousands of clear examples that explain the meanings and practical usage of words, helping learners understand and apply them.
(5) Beautiful Color Illustrations
This edition features 32 pages of color illustrations. The content is rich, serving two purposes: first, to demonstrate correct usage, such as word collocations, letter writing, phone conversations, and preposition usage; second, to introduce everyday vocabulary, such as clothing, transportation, animals, plants, and musical instruments, making it easy to understand at a glance.