Longman Contemporary Advanced English Dictionary

Author: Compiled by Longman Education Press, Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features:
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, as a top-quality learning dictionary, has long been recognized for its authority. This bilingual dictionary for Chinese readers is translated based on its new edition. It inherits the consistent characteristics of Longman dictionaries while staying true to the times, demonstrating a stronger scientific and humanistic nature. Especially after revision using the renowned BNC corpus, the example sentences are authentic, natural, fashionable, and standardized, reflecting the latest trends in language development. It also includes the different usages of English in various countries, making it a true global English dictionary.
Extensive Word Selection: Contains over 82,000 entries, including over 2,000 newly added words.
Concise Definitions: All entries are explained using common vocabulary of 2,000 words, making them easy to understand.
Frequency Marking: For the first time, it marks the level of common words in both spoken and written English, facilitating learning.
Emphasis on Collocations: Thousands of collocations are provided, helping readers grasp vocabulary while enabling flexible usage.
Focus on Spoken Language: Emphasizes natural expressions of words and phrases in practical applications.
Detailed Grammar Explanations: Based on corpus data analysis, hundreds of grammar notes are provided, ensuring scientific rigor.
Easy to Find: Orientation markers are included in multi- entries for convenient reference.
IELTS Test Preparation: Specifically provides 50 pages of frequently tested IELTS vocabulary, with a focus on assessment.