Oxford Intermediate English-Chinese Dictionary

Author: (English) Weimaier (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This dictionary is compiled by experienced English educators, featuring practical content and fluent translations, making it particularly suitable for intermediate English learners whose native language is Chinese. The new edition is not just minor revisions but a completely new translation from an English teaching dictionary, truly a valuable companion for all English learners. The dictionary selects over 30,000 popular words and phrases, emphasizing practicality; it includes more than 30,000 examples, sourced from the [Oxford English Corpus], explaining the new usage of each word and phrase; it contains 3,050 idioms and phrasal verbs, with cross-referenced entries; there are 1,500 annotations to clarify difficult words and related terms; the definitions are limited to 3,500 common English words, making them easy to understand; there are 200 illustrations, greatly enhancing comprehension; entries, idioms, phrasal verbs, and page headings are printed in color for easy identification; the colorful [subject pages] span 52 pages, covering a wide range of topics, with some sections addressing both Chinese and international contexts; there are 7 high-quality, color maps of different regions around the world for easy reference; it includes both British and American pronunciations and spellings.