Longman Contemporary Advanced English Dictionary (English-English & English-Chinese Dual Explanation) (Includes a free CD-ROM with new words)

Author: Pearson Education Ltd., UK
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This dictionary now includes a new IELTS common vocabulary list, reflecting an open concept that connects the dictionary with test assessments. Additionally, it comes with a free CD-ROM containing new words with definitions, British and American pronunciations, pictures, and short videos, providing modern media resources for readers. The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (English-English & English-Chinese) is a leading learning-type English-Chinese bilingual dictionary, meticulously designed and crafted for readers from non-English-speaking countries. Based on the world's most renowned British National Corpus, the example sentences are natural, stylish, and standardized, reflecting the latest trends in language development and including the different usages of English in various countries, making it a truly international dictionary. As a top-tier learning dictionary, the authority of Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is widely recognized. This bilingual dictionary for Chinese readers is translated from its latest version, inheriting the consistent features of Longman dictionaries while staying true to the pulse of the times, demonstrating enhanced scientific and humanistic qualities. Especially after being revised using the renowned BNC corpus, the example sentences are authentic, stylish, and standardized, reflecting the latest trends in language development and including the different usages of English in various countries, making it a genuine world English dictionary.
Extensive Word Selection: Contains over 82,000 words, including over 2,000 newly added terms.
Clear Definitions: Uses common 2,000 words to explain all entries, making them easy to understand.
Frequency Indicators: For the first time, marks the level of common spoken and written words, facilitating learning.
Collocation Highlights: Thousands of entry collocations help readers grasp vocabulary and use it flexibly.
Focus on Spoken Language: Emphasizes natural expressions of words and phrases in real-life contexts.
Detailed Grammar Explanations: Provides hundreds of scientifically rigorous grammar notes based on corpus data analysis.
Easy Lookup: Offers guide markers in multi- entries for convenient reference.
Test Preparation: Specifically includes 50 pages of IELTS (IELTS) common vocabulary, focusing on assessment.