Macmillan Advanced English-Chinese Dictionary

Author: Macmillan Publishers
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Publication Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The Macmillan Advanced Learner's Dictionary is a learning dictionary specially designed for advanced English learners. It has won two prestigious awards in the field of English language teaching – the "Essex Duke English Alliance English Book Award" and the "British Council Innovation Award" – and has been widely welcomed by readers worldwide. This dictionary is based on this original version and is presented in both English-English and English-Chinese bilingual forms. It contains over 100,000 entries, including more than 30,000 phrases and fixed expressions. The examples are rich and all come from authentic language corpora, making them ( does not need translation) and natural. The 7,500 most common basic words are highlighted in red and categorized into three star levels, with three-star words being the most frequently used. It provides up-to-date information on new words, spoken English, and word usage. It pioneers the Word Combinations section, helping readers understand practical and flexible collocations. It also introduces the Vocabulary Expansion section, offering multiple choices for English expression. The Essay Writing section and Metaphor section are also introduced to help improve English writing skills. Definitions of multi-sense entries are sorted by frequency, making it easier for readers to understand the most common meanings. The 33-page Language Tips insert provides essential information on writing, computer vocabulary, business English, and more.
This dictionary is not only useful for looking up new words but also serves as an independent learning tool. The red basic vocabulary, Vocabulary Expansion section, usage notes, Essay Writing section, Metaphor section, and Language Tips insert are all highly valuable references for English learners and can also be used independently as a trusted guide for learning English.
The Macmillan Advanced Learner's Dictionary is a learning dictionary specially designed for advanced English learners. It has won two prestigious awards in the field of English language teaching – the "Essex Duke English Alliance English Book Award" and the "British Council Innovation Award" – and has been widely welcomed by readers worldwide. This dictionary is based on this original version and is presented in both English-English and English-Chinese bilingual forms. It contains over 100,000 entries, including more than 30,000 phrases and fixed expressions. The examples are rich and all come from authentic language corpora, making them ( does not need translation) and natural. The 7,500 most common basic words are highlighted in red and categorized into three star levels, with three-star words being the most frequently used. It provides up-to-date information on new words, spoken English, and word usage. It pioneers the Word Combinations section, helping readers understand practical and flexible collocations. It also introduces the Vocabulary Expansion section, offering multiple choices for English expression. The Essay Writing section and Metaphor section are also introduced to help improve English writing skills. Definitions of multi-sense entries are sorted by frequency, making it easier for readers to understand the most common meanings. The 33-page Language Tips insert provides essential information on writing, computer vocabulary, business English, and more.
This dictionary is not only useful for looking up new words but also serves as an independent learning tool. The red basic vocabulary, Vocabulary Expansion section, usage notes, Essay Writing section, Metaphor section, and Language Tips insert are all highly valuable references for English learners and can also be used independently as a trusted guide for learning English.