The origin and development of English idioms

Author: Sun Haiyun, edited by Fang Ruyu
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Publishing Date: 1998-01-01
Features: The book features over 1,200 English idioms. Each idiom includes possible variations, related terms, or antonyms, allowing readers to grasp them at a glance. Each idiom is provided with an accurate Chinese definition. The origin and anecdotes of each idiom are explained in detail. Each idiom is illustrated with one or more example sentences, each accompanied by an accurate Chinese translation, enabling readers to understand and use them flexibly. All idioms are arranged in alphabetical order, making the book well-organized. The index at the end extracts keywords from each idiom and arranges them in alphabetical order for easy reference. This is a book that provides an in-depth introduction and guides readers in the flexible use of English idioms. English idioms are extensive, long-standing, and rich in content. This book extensively collects over 1,200 basic idioms, some of which can derive alternative or opposite idioms. The book compiles numerous idioms, systematically organizing, introducing, and arranging them, serving as both a reference for readers studying British and American literature and a reference tool for general translators. Even readers with an intermediate level of English can enhance their understanding and use of English by reading this book. The idioms collected in this book are arranged in alphabetical order, but words such as articles (a, an, the) or conjunctions (and) are not counted. Each entry includes the following three parts: 1) the English idiom and its definition; 2) the origin and evolution of the idiom; 3) example sentences. An index is appended at the end, arranged in alphabetical order by keywords within each idiom, making it extremely convenient to look up.