Latest English Speaking Dictionary

Author: Yu Jie
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Falling behind "English in Use," a serious issue for those learning and using English as a foreign language, is particularly evident in the "listening" and "speaking" aspects of oral communication. Therefore, understanding and mastering its new developments and changes in English learning and use, especially in oral communication, has become a major challenge we face. Broadly speaking, the entries included in this dictionary cover:
1. New words and expressions (new words and expressions), such as: pull a Nixon on (to play a trick);
Features of this dictionary:
- Novelty! This dictionary includes over 11,000 entries, all new words and expressions that have emerged in English oral communication in recent years, such as pull a Nixon on (to play a trick), or old words with significant changes in meaning, such as accident (pregnancy). These words are either not included in general dictionaries at all or, if included, do not provide updated definitions.
- Vivid! Almost all definitions in this dictionary are accompanied by example sentences, which are drawn from real-life situations, lively, and full of charm. They serve not only as further annotations to the entries but also add a touch of brilliance throughout the dictionary. With this dictionary in hand, whether placed on the desk or tucked under the pillow, it can be used for quick reference at any time to solve problems and worries. Even after meals, flipping through it can bring joy and relief, leaving a smile of understanding.
- Practical! What is the biggest flaw in Chinese people's English learning? In the view of the compilers of this book, it is not pronunciation, not listening, not even speaking, but rather—being behind the English in use. The English we learn is often the one used by native speakers decades or even centuries ago—it is dead English. No wonder we encounter such awkward situations: some of our English professors, after going abroad, are baffled when faced with fluent "foreign talk" and don't know how to respond! Now, with this dictionary, you no longer need to worry: contemporary popular vocabulary is all at your fingertips!