English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary (FLTRP. Collins)

Author: Collins, UK
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Publish Date: 2004-09-19
Features: The FLTRP·Collins English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary is jointly published by the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) and Collins, a renowned UK publisher specializing in dictionaries. Since publishing its first English dictionary in 1824, Collins has nearly 200 years of history in dictionary publishing, ranking among the world's major dictionary publishers. The well-known Collins Cobuild series, familiar to Chinese English learners, is one of its brands. The FLTRP·Collins English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary is a specialized dictionary jointly developed by FLTRP and Collins, tailored for Chinese and British English learners.
1. Co-authored by Chinese and British dictionary experts. The English entries are written by native British dictionary experts, while the Chinese entries are compiled and selected by experts from the Institute of Linguistics at 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 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 corpus, 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 data.
3. Emphasis on collocations. The dictionary not only marks collocations between verbs, nouns, adjectives, and prepositions but also provides usage examples for collocations between verbs and adverbs, verbs and nouns, and adjectives and nouns.
4. Special "Word Meaning Tips" section. Another distinctive feature of the dictionary is the "Word Meaning Tips" provided at the beginning of each sense of multi-sense entries, facilitating readers' searches for definitions. Additionally, the language knowledge sections not only explain grammar and usage difficulties but also offer detailed background information and introductions for culturally significant words. The appendices include a wealth of daily communication phrases, various letter formats, and official writing guidelines, further enhancing the dictionary's practical value.
In summary, the FLTRP·Collins English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary is designed with the actual needs of readers in mind, incorporating unique insights from an English perspective and new information. It is expected to bring significant benefits to a broad range of English learners.