Multifunctional English-Chinese Learning Dictionary

Author: Gao Ling
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: In English learning, the mastery and application of vocabulary are both and focal points in English tests. This is not only because the volume of vocabulary can measure the level of a student's English proficiency but also because a solid vocabulary foundation is the key to improving and developing abilities in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation. However, general dictionaries are often not targeted enough, and the content they provide can sometimes be too deep, sometimes too shallow, or sometimes too limited, making it difficult to meet the needs of students preparing for various exams. The Multifunctional English-Chinese Learning Dictionary can help you master the vocabulary points of various exams in the shortest time and at the fastest speed.
The Multifunctional English-Chinese Learning Dictionary includes 4,200 words for levels 1–4 of the College English Teaching Syllabus Vocabulary List, 1,300 words for levels 5–6, and 3,500 high-frequency words for postgraduate, TOEFL, and GRE exams that go beyond the scope of the College English Teaching Syllabus Vocabulary List. The content is rich, concise, and presented in a lively and clear layout, with different colors highlighting different items to make the information clear, emphasize key points, and facilitate easy reading and memorization. It is suitable for last-minute review before exams and for casual browsing during daily study. The dictionary provides compound words, derived words, synonyms, and near-synonyms for each entry, helping readers expand their vocabulary quickly while mastering the main words. It also includes common collocations, habitual usage, typical sentence patterns, usage notes, and distinctions between easily confused words, addressing common learning and exam challenges.
The target readers of this book are high school students with strong academic performance, college students preparing for the National College English Test Band 4 (CET-4), and other English learners and enthusiasts. The book has the following four major features:
1. Precise Word Selection: The dictionary includes approximately 4,200 words for levels 1–4, 1,300 words for levels 5–6, 1,000 words beyond level 6, and about 2,500 high-frequency words for postgraduate, TOEFL, and GRE exams, exceeding the requirements of the College English Teaching Syllabus Vocabulary List. The total word count is approximately 9,000, plus derived and compound words, bringing the total to over 10,000, meeting the learning and exam needs of students and other English learners.
2. Comprehensive Content: Each word entry generally includes phonetic symbols, part of speech, definitions, synonyms, collocations, idioms, sentence patterns, usage notes, distinctions between synonyms and near-synonyms, derived words, and compound words. The definitions are concise, easy to understand, and convenient for memorization.
3. Bright Layout: The entries are prominent, with clear markings and well-chosen color combinations. The line spacing is appropriate, and different meanings and phrases are arranged in rows, aligning with reading habits to help readers quickly find the information they need and improve learning efficiency.
4. Versatility: The dictionary can be used for daily reference and study, as well as for last-minute memorization before exams.
In summary, this dictionary is indeed a practical tool that truly meets the actual needs of English learners at a medium level.