Oxford Beginner's English-Chinese Dictionary, Second Edition

Author: (Eng) Crowley, compiled by Li Beida
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This dictionary is the best-selling English beginner's 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 major feature is that the translations are simple yet profound, with a focus on practical applications, making it easy for users to understand and use correct English. The new attractive 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 and is an excellent vocabulary reference book for those preparing for TOEFL and IELTS exams. Oxford Elementary English-Chinese Dictionary, Second Edition, is a practical English-Chinese dictionary needed by beginner English learners. The purpose of compiling this dictionary is to help beginners build a solid foundation and correctly understand and use English. The dictionary selects 15,000 basic English words, providing important items such as correct spelling, pronunciation, meaning, part of speech, collocations, and usage examples. Oxford Elementary English-Chinese Dictionary, Second Edition, was translated based on Oxford Elementary Learner's Dictionary, Second Edition. The English original 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 words in simple language. To help users clearly understand the meaning of English, some easily confused words are accompanied by 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 meaning and practical use of words, helping learners understand and apply them.
(5) Elegant Color Illustrations
This edition features 32 pages of color illustrations, rich in content. On one hand, they demonstrate correct usage, such as word collocations, letter writing, phone conversations, and preposition usage. On the other hand, they introduce everyday vocabulary, such as clothing, transportation, animals, plants, and musical instruments, making it easy to understand at a glance.