Contemporary American Slang and Idioms Dictionary

Author: JOHN.DING
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This dictionary highlights the following points: , it provides brief hints in the "learningpoints" section after example sentences for entries that require contextual background. English idioms, especially a large number of "metaphorical idioms," are produced within specific cultural contexts, and truly understanding the meaning of an idiom is not easy, as many idioms are related to events that have occurred in history, daily life, and various fields. Second, the translation of English idioms follows the principle of "meaningful equivalence and effectual equivalence," striving to preserve their original imagery and meaning in their native culture. English and Chinese both have a vast number of idioms, but their formation and solidification are achieved under different historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds. The objects of analogy, the sources of allusions, and the expansion of connotations may all differ. Third, for entries with distinct stylistic colors, their styles are indicated, such as: figuraivelyliterally; oral; cliche, etc., to guide readers. This dictionary is arranged in alphabetical order by entry, and the selected entries are idioms in a narrow sense, with the majority being idioms and proverbs, as well as including some aphorisms and maxims.