Oxford Practical English Dictionary (English Version): English Version

Author: Thorns
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This dictionary has the following distinct features:
1. Accurate and concise definitions. The defining style of this dictionary is straightforward and precise. Based on the scientific analysis of millions of real words, its definitions directly point to the core meaning of the word, and the defining vocabulary avoids difficult and overly technical terms, making it easier for readers to understand and consult.
2. Various explanations are brief and practical. This dictionary includes a substantial number of explanations on spelling, usage, and etymology, serving as a helpful guide for learners to use English in study and daily life. Spelling explanations kindly remind readers to pay attention to easily misspelled words, usage explanations cover everything from grammatical points to the correct use of specific words, and etymology explanations help readers understand the origins of words, which is beneficial for memorizing words and expanding vocabulary.
3. Extensive coverage of proper nouns. Generally, general and learner dictionaries published in the UK are purely linguistic dictionaries and do not include proper nouns. However, for English learners, whether common nouns or proper nouns, anything unfamiliar can be an obstacle to understanding or expression. Recognizing that learners may encounter such issues, the compilers of this dictionary have specially included various proper nouns, totaling over 4,700 entries, making the content extremely broad and rich. Readers can find introductions to Russian President Putin () here, learn about the stories of heroes in ancient Greek mythology like Achilles (), gain insights into the Alps (), and clarify the origins of the Vietnam War ().
4. Rich and diverse appendices. Although this is a medium-sized dictionary, it has as many as 16 appendices, including names of countries, U.S. presidents, British prime ministers, names of constellations, musical scores, architectural styles, and more. Many of these are not found in other dictionaries and are very useful for readers.