New Century Dictionary of New Words (2003 Edition)

Author: Commercial Press Lexicographical Research Center
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This dictionary is a medium-sized language and encyclopedic dictionary that combines lexical and encyclopedic content. It primarily includes newly emerged words, meanings, and usages that have appeared or entered social life since the 1990s, as well as some earlier emerging words that are currently highly used. It contains a total of 2,200 entries, along with approximately 4,000 related words. In addition to general language terms, it pays special attention to new words in fields such as information, economy, environmental protection, medicine, sports, military, law, education, and science and technology. The book mainly collects new words that have emerged since the 1990s, with particular focus on fields such as information, finance, environmental protection, medicine, sports, military, law, education, and science and technology. It includes 2,200 entries and approximately 4,000 related words. The headwords are presented in both Chinese and English. There are no "Knowledge Corners" or related words, but it is accompanied by illustrations. At the end of the main text, there is a list of commonly used letter words. The appendix includes popular words from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as popular words from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, along with internet slang. The dictionary uses a two-color printing process, with definitions displayed in blue. It is suitable for readers with a middle school education or higher.