Oxford Intermediate English-Chinese Dictionary (Third Edition)

Author: (English) Steel (Steel/M.)
Editor: Yan Weiming et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The Oxford Intermediate English-Chinese Dictionary forms a complete series of learning dictionaries alongside the Oxford Advanced English-Chinese Dictionary and the Oxford Elementary English-Chinese Dictionary, suitable for English learners at different stages. Since its launch, this series has been widely favored by English teachers and students in China. The Oxford Intermediate English-Chinese Dictionary (3rd Edition) inherits the strengths of the 2nd Edition, based on a vast corpus, incorporating the latest research findings in modern lexicography and English teaching. From design to content, layout, illustrations, and appendices, every aspect is meticulously arranged to meet readers' needs, significantly enhancing its scientific rigor and practicality while improving comprehension and expression capabilities. This dictionary includes over 47,000 words and phrases, an increase of more than 17,000 compared to the 2nd Edition, and over 34,000 examples, an increase of more than 4,000, better meeting the needs of intermediate-level English learners.
The Oxford Intermediate English-Chinese Dictionary (3rd Edition) inherits the strengths of the 2nd Edition, based on a vast corpus, incorporating the latest research findings in modern lexicography and English teaching. It features rich content, clear layout, scientific and practical design, fully meeting the needs of intermediate-level English learners. With over 47,000 words and phrases, it holds the record for the highest word count among dictionaries of its type. It includes over 4,000 specialized terms, catering to the needs of various disciplines. Over 3,500 idioms and phrasal verbs are arranged clearly for easy retrieval. Over 34,000 examples demonstrate typical usage. More than 650 usage notes highlight differences between easily confused words. Over 200 illustrations explain more than 2,000 terms. The 64-page Study Pages provide a comprehensive introduction to English application knowledge.