Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (English-English, English-Chinese Edition) 2004 New Version

Author: Compiled by Longman Education Press, Ltd.
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Publication Date: 2004-07-01
Features:
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, as a top-quality learning dictionary, has long been recognized for its authority. This bilingual dictionary for Chinese readers is translated based on its new edition. It upholds the consistent characteristics of Longman dictionaries while staying true to the pulse of the times, demonstrating a stronger scientific and humanistic quality. Especially after being revised using the renowned BNC corpus, the example sentences are authentic, natural, fashionable, and standardized, reflecting the latest trends in language development. It also includes the different usages of English in various countries, making it a true global English dictionary.
Extensive Word Selection: Contains over 82,000 entries, including over 2,000 newly added words.
Concise Definitions: All entries are explained using common vocabulary of 2,000 words, making them easy to understand.
Frequency Marking: For the first time, it marks the level of common words in spoken and written English, facilitating learning.
Emphasis on Collocations: Thousands of collocations are provided, helping readers grasp vocabulary while enabling flexible usage.
Focus on Spoken Language: It emphasizes natural expressions of words and phrases in real-life contexts.
Detailed Grammar Explanations: Based on corpus data analysis, hundreds of grammar notes are provided, ensuring scientific rigor.
Easy to Find: Orientation markers are included in entries with multiple meanings for convenient reference.
IELTS Test Preparation: A special 50-page section is dedicated to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) frequently tested vocabulary, with a focus on assessment.