Bilingual English-Chinese Synonym Dictionary

Author: Foreign Languages Press
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: "Thesaurus" is generally translated as "synonym dictionary," but its meaning differs from that of Chinese synonym dictionaries. In English-speaking countries, people who deal with language usually keep a Thesaurus handy for quick reference. This is because the function of a Thesaurus is not, like Chinese synonym dictionaries, to improve lexical accuracy in writing by providing two or three words with similar meanings and usage. Instead, it lists a large number of words and phrases related to a specific entry, allowing users to find rich and appropriate reference words for various contexts. We have added Chinese definitions to the English entries selected for everyone, which provides a convenient gateway for many beginners of English to use this dictionary. At the same time, the entries we use are commonly used words and phrases that Chinese readers can easily master, while rare and difficult-to-remember words and phrases are placed in the "synonyms" category. This approach supports less common words with a larger number of more frequently used ones, allowing readers to effectively increase their vocabulary when learning English. Frequent use will undoubtedly expand their vocabulary, improve English reading and writing skills, and serve as a valuable aid in English learning.