Oxford Pocket English Dictionary (English Version)

Author: Thorns
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The Oxford English Dictionary (Paperback, Oxford English Dictionary, abbreviated as POED) is one of the new-generation dictionaries launched by Oxford University Press based on the New Oxford English Dictionary. It belongs to the same series as the Oxford English Mini Dictionary (abbreviated as LOD), the Oxford Pocket English Dictionary (abbreviated as POD), and the Oxford Concise English Dictionary (abbreviated as COD), which are familiar to Chinese readers. This dictionary has the following distinct features:
1. Accurate and Concise Definitions. The defining style of this dictionary is straightforward and precise. Based on scientific analysis of millions of real words, its definitions directly target the core meaning of the word, and the vocabulary used in definitions avoids overly difficult or overly technical terms, making them easier for readers to understand and consult.
2. Brief and Practical Explanations. This dictionary includes a substantial number of explanations on spelling, usage, and etymology, serving as a helpful guide for readers on how to use English in study and daily life. Spelling explanations kindly remind readers of words that are prone to misspelling, usage explanations cover grammar points to specific word usage, and etymology explanations help readers understand the origins of words, aiding in memorization and expanding vocabulary.
3. Comprehensive Coverage of Proper Nouns. Generally, general and learning dictionaries published in the UK are purely linguistic dictionaries and do not include proper nouns. However, for English learners, whether common nouns or proper nouns, anything unfamiliar can be an obstacle to comprehension or expression. Recognizing this potential issue, the compilers of this dictionary have specially included a wide range of proper nouns, totaling over 4,700 entries, making the content extremely extensive and rich. Readers can find introductions to Russian President Putin (), learn about the story of the hero Achilles () in ancient Greek mythology, gain insights into the Alps (), or clarify the origins of the Vietnam War ().
4. Rich and Diverse Appendices. Although this dictionary is a medium-sized one, it includes as many as 16 appendices, such as country names, U.S. presidents, British prime ministers, constellation names, musical notation, architectural styles, and more. Many of these are not found in other dictionaries and are very useful for readers.