Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Collins English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary

Author: Compiled by Collins Publishers, UK
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press and Collins Publishers jointly published the FLTRP·Collins English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary. Collins Publishers is a renowned publisher specializing in dictionaries. Since publishing its first English dictionary in 1824, it has nearly 200 years of history in dictionary publishing and is one of the world's leading dictionary publishers. The well-known Collins Cobuild dictionary series, familiar to Chinese English learners, is one of its brands. The FLTRP·Collins English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary is a specialized dictionary jointly launched by FLTRP and Collins Publishers, designed specifically for Chinese and British English learners.
1. Compiled by Chinese and British dictionary experts. The English entries in this dictionary are written by native British dictionary experts, while the Chinese entries are edited and selected by experts from the Institute of Linguistics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences based on computer word frequency statistics. This ensures the authenticity and reliability of the dictionary. To guarantee the accuracy, fluency, and naturalness of the translations, Chinese and British dictionary experts collaborate closely, engaging in in-depth discussions and consultations on translations and definitions. Rich and detailed examples highlight typical real-life contexts.
2. Based on the world's largest corpus—the Collins WordWeb corpus. This digital English treasure trove, containing 2.5 billion words, not only includes various British and American English texts but is also updated daily, ensuring the authenticity, naturalness, and up-to-date nature of the corpus.
3. Emphasis on collocations. This dictionary not only marks collocations between verbs, nouns, adjectives, and prepositions but also provides collocations between verbs and adverbs, verbs and nouns, and adjectives and nouns.
4. Special "Word Meaning Tips". Another feature of this dictionary is the inclusion of "Word Meaning Tips" at the beginning of each sense of multi-sense entries, making it easier for readers to find definitions. Additionally, the language knowledge columns not only explain grammar and usage difficulties but also provide detailed background knowledge and introductions for words with typical cultural connotations. The appendices cover a wide range of daily communication phrases, various letter formats, and official writing guidelines, further enhancing the practical value of the dictionary.
In summary, the FLTRP·Collins English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary fully considers the actual needs of readers in its design, incorporating many new elements from a unique English perspective. It is believed to undoubtedly benefit a broad range of English learners.