Longman Contemporary English Dictionary (condensed edition)

Author: (English) Summers Zhu Yuan
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The English original name of this dictionary is Longman Dictionary of English Language Culture, with a total of 80,000 entries, including 15,000 encyclopedic entries, covering over 9 million words. It is currently the world's first English learning dictionary combined with an encyclopedia, fully meeting the needs of intermediate and advanced English learners for language and cultural study. The definitions are simple and easy to understand, with rich and typical examples, and detailed and accurate usage explanations. Since its publication in English, it has been widely loved by the global English teaching community. Originally published in traditional Chinese characters by Pearson Education Asia Limited in Hong Kong in 2003, this Simplified Chinese edition is now authorized by Pearson Education Asia Limited for publication and distribution in mainland China, offering it to readers. It includes 80,000 entries. Breaking the traditional boundaries of word selection, it adds over 15,000 entries related to politics, history, geography, science, art, and culture, integrating the functions of an English learning dictionary and an encyclopedia, a global first. It also includes 2,000 newly coined words of the 21st century to meet the needs of the times. 400 cultural notes (Cultural Notes) explain important cultural terms. 400 usage notes (Usage) provide detailed explanations of subtle differences between words and their correct usage. 11 cultural features introduce Western culture. 20 full-color insert pages. 20 pages of language notes (Language Notes) introduce pragmatics knowledge. Multi-page appendices help build a solid language foundation. Covers both British and American English. Dual-color printing, eye-catching layout.