New Era Chinese-English Dictionary (Hardcover)

Author: Wu Jingrong, Cheng Zhenqiu
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Publish Date: 2000-08-19
Features: This dictionary contains 120,000 entries and over 20 appendices. It serves both learning and reference purposes, catering to a wide range of English learners and users. It can also be used by foreign readers to study Chinese and understand China. Spanning ten years of development and three revisions, the dictionary has been repeatedly revised, expanded, and refined to ensure novelty, accuracy, and practicality. In terms of word selection, it strives to include widely recognized and used terms in society, providing precise English definitions. The English definitions align closely with the original Chinese meaning, avoiding literal interpretations, misconceptions, or superficial similarities. The examples are carefully chosen to be relevant and illustrative, with accurate and idiomatic English translations that adhere to English usage conventions. Through diverse examples, the dictionary guides readers beyond the mere search for direct translations, encouraging a deeper understanding.