Contemporary French-Chinese Science and Technology Dictionary

Author: Ma Jinzhang
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This dictionary has a large vocabulary, with approximately 150,000 entries; it focuses on new words, extensively covering new technology terms; it also includes traditional words, selecting fundamental vocabulary from various disciplines; definitions are accurate, referencing important English and French dictionaries; it is highly practical, keeping up with the times, and emphasizes practicality; the content is rich, incorporating both scientific and non-scientific practical terms; it is portable. The main vocabulary of this dictionary is based on the Contemporary Chinese-French Science and Technology Dictionary, with additions of basic vocabulary from multiple disciplines, extensive coverage of new terms, and reinforcement of high-tech vocabulary. It includes nearly 150,000 French words, covering major and new terms in dozens of fields or specialties such as mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, nuclear energy, aviation, aerospace, mathematics, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, petroleum, geology, astronomy, meteorology, agriculture, forestry, botany, zoology, shipbuilding, metallurgy, underwater acoustics, biology, Western medicine, Western pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, household appliances, economics, law, and religion, among others. It particularly highlights biology, chemistry, Western medicine, Western pharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicine, and Chinese herbal medicine, while also addressing economics and law, demonstrating significant practicality and forward-thinking. This dictionary possesses seven key elements: a large vocabulary, focus on new words, inclusion of traditional words, accurate definitions, strong practicality, rich content, and portability. It also reflects contemporary Chinese characteristics, keeps pace with the times, and comprehensively covers new terms, practical terms, and basic terms, catering to both formal and informal needs. It aims to fully meet the demands of professional Chinese-French scientific and technological translation in the new century.
Six appendices are provided after the main text: "Periodic Table of Chemical Elements," "Table of Metric Units," "Reading of Numerals and Mathematical Symbols," "Table of Major World Currencies," "Common Phrases," and "Common Abbreviations," for reference. This book is suitable for French translators, educators, researchers, and others.