American idioms and slang 2

Author: Dick McCarthy
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Publish Date: 1997-08-01
Features: This book is part of the "American English Broadcasting Teaching Series" and a sequel to "American Idioms 1." It provides detailed explanations of over 200 English idioms and colloquialisms, with vivid examples drawn from contemporary American spoken language. It also introduces relevant cultural background knowledge, filling the gaps often found in major English dictionaries. Accompanied by excellent translations that offer insights into translation techniques, and equipped with original sound recordings on audio cassettes for learning authentic American pronunciation. In short, its purpose is to help a wide range of English learners in China correctly understand and apply authentic American English.