High School English Vocabulary Handbook

Author: Gao Ling
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This is an English common word usage manual designed for high school students, including approximately 1,600 frequently used and tested words from the high school level of the "English Curriculum Standards." The key feature of this manual lies in its emphasis on "usage." This means it not only provides conventional content such as pronunciation, part of speech, word forms, bilingual definitions, and example sentences but also focuses on dedicated sections for usage, such as usage notes, collocations, idioms, distinctions, common errors, and test questions. This way, when you consult this manual, you can not only quickly find pronunciation, definitions, and usage but also gain a deeper understanding of the vocabulary by exploring other sections, making your application more accurate and appropriate. The usage explanation section is the highlight of this manual, offering detailed descriptions of the deeper meanings of entry words, their scope of use, common words they collocate with, whether they are typically used in singular or plural forms, articles usage, tense usage, common sentence patterns, and comparative usage. Once readers master this content, they will have a "bird's-eye view." The manual is rich in content, concise in explanation, uses natural and idiomatic example sentences, and features a lively layout, with each section complementing one another and being engaging. It is not only suitable for students' daily study reference but also serves as an essential tool for other English learners.