English-Chinese Multi-Purpose Dictionary

Author: Ling Yu
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book includes approximately 6,000 common English vocabulary entries, along with extended synonyms, antonyms, derived words, and mnemonic words, totaling about 33,500 entries. In addition to phonetic transcriptions, it provides Chinese explanations for multiple meanings based on the word class. Irregular verbs are also annotated with their "past tense" and "past participle" spellings. The book also includes over 4,000 example sentences (including some proverbs) to help readers enhance their understanding and usage of the vocabulary.
The English-Chinese Multi-Purpose Dictionary not only contains the basic content found in similar dictionaries but also offers multifunctional features, the following aspects:
1. In most entries, we have collected approximately 16,000 synonyms or phrases closely related to each meaning.
2. Approximately 3,500 antonyms or phrases that are opposite in meaning to each entry.
3. Over 3,000 derived words or phrases with Chinese explanations.
4. Over 5,000 mnemonic words with Chinese explanations that resemble the word form or are related in meaning, thereby doubling the vocabulary volume.
The dictionary's distinctive feature is its versatility. It not only provides phonetic transcriptions and Chinese annotations for words but also includes synonyms, antonyms, derived words, phrases, suffixes, grammar highlights, and example sentences. To address the practical needs of students for exams, it also incorporates mnemonic words, phrases, and explanations. Additionally, it includes explanations for differentiating meanings and grammar knowledge.