English Learning Background Knowledge Dictionary

Author: Wang Rongpei/Ren Xiuhua, Editors
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: This dictionary is composed of 10 sections: the National Section, the Geography Section, the History Section, the Religion Section, the Culture and Education Section, the Arts Section, the Sports Section, the Scenic Spots and Historical Sites Section, and the Customs Section. It collects the latest materials from major English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The dictionary contains 3,142 entries in total, meeting the needs of to understand the background knowledge of English-speaking countries. The dictionary includes a comprehensive index and a section-by-section directory for easy reference. The explanations in the dictionary adopt an expository style, with appropriate detail, and each entry generally has an explanation of about 300 words. The dictionary provides readers with as much cultural background knowledge of major English-speaking countries as possible in a compact format.