Conquer English phrases

Author: Wen Wen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: How can English learners firmly master, accurately understand, and flexibly use English phrases? This has been one of the main obstacles faced by for a long time. To address this, we have specially compiled the book Conquer English Phrases. The book is divided into two parts: Verb Phrases (Units 1-8) and Non-Verb Phrases (Units 9-20), with a focus on verb phrases and prepositional phrases, supplemented with appropriate noun phrases, adjective phrases, and adverb phrases. It aims to help learners quickly overcome these obstacles, achieve true mastery of English phrases, and thus rapidly improve their English proficiency. This book has the following outstanding features:
1. Carefully Selected and Up-to-Date Phrases
According to the requirements of the New College English Teaching Syllabus for the CET-4 and CET-6 issued by the Ministry of Education, over 2,000 common English idiomatic phrases have been carefully selected and collected. In the compilation process, we primarily referred to English and American dictionaries as well as China's newly published English-Chinese Dictionary, striving to include the most frequently used and practical phrases. For some difficult-to-understand or hard-to-master usages and collocations, hints and annotations are provided. Phrases with similar or equivalent meanings are marked with a "△" symbol and listed separately for distinction.
2. Concise and Authoritative Definitions for Easy Learning
The definitions of phrases are concise and commonly used. Each definition is accompanied by multiple example sentences. The examples are language-appropriate, natural, and practical; their translations are accurate and succinct. All examples help readers deepen their understanding of the phrases and apply them based on their judgment. Many examples are frequently used in spoken English, making them ideal for practice at any time. Some sentences are rich in wisdom, making them worth memorizing and applying in key situations.
3. Highlighting Key Learning for Smooth Progress
Verb phrases and prepositional phrases are important components of English phrases and must be well mastered in English learning. This book has made significant breakthroughs in the compilation of these two parts. For some commonly used but difficult-to-master verb phrases and prepositional phrases, extensive examples are provided. Through these examples, readers can deepen their impression and understanding, enabling them to use the phrases accurately and flexibly in specific contexts.
4. Combining Examination Practice for Smooth Passage
Following the basic principles of language learning, each unit in the book is accompanied by 50 practice exercises, allowing readers to learn and practice simultaneously, integrating understanding with application. The answers to the exercises are provided at the end of the book for reference. This approach combines learning and practice in one, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
5. Dual-Color Printing for Engaging Learning
6. Lightweight and Stylish Layout for Convenient Portability