Modern English Phrase Dictionary (Essential Edition)

Author: Written by the Compilation Team of "Modern English Idioms Dictionary"
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Publishing Date: 2000-10-01
Features: In any language, there are some phrases or sentences that are difficult to understand from a literal interpretation. Even if you understand the meaning of each word in the phrase and are also clear about the grammar, the meaning of the phrase may still leave you confused. The purpose of writing this book, "Modern Idioms Dictionary," is to provide a practical reference book on idioms for a broad audience of English teachers, students, translators, and professionals engaged in foreign-related work in our country. This dictionary collects over 8,000 common phrases, with sources as diverse as contemporary newspapers and magazines, as well as existing dictionaries and reference books. The definitions in this dictionary are as detailed as possible, the format is as concise as possible, and the example sentences are as expressive as possible. Additionally, the dictionary highlights common errors in the specific usage of certain phrases and provides comparisons and distinctions between synonymous phrases.