New Century English Usage Dictionary

Author: Wang Wenfang
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Publish Date: 1997-10-01
Features: The use of language reflects the speaking habits and cultural characteristics of each ethnic group. Therefore, when learning a foreign language, in addition to mastering grammar and vocabulary, one must also learn to use common expressions to appropriately convey one's thoughts. This is why, at a higher stage of learning, in addition to general dictionaries, a usage dictionary is also needed to help readers better grasp knowledge of word collocations, semantic relationships, and stylistic features. Professor Wang has long been engaged in the research of English usage dictionaries and has written extensively, achieving remarkable success. His new work has particularly distinctive features. It primarily focuses on the collocation relationships between words, which aligns with practical needs. Collocation relationships are divided into open and closed types, and the book comprehensively collects them, thus catering to both the need to master idioms and the need for flexible application. At the same time, this is a multifunctional dictionary. It not only lists the pronunciation, part of speech, and definitions of entries but also indicates related hypernyms, synonyms, and antonyms, providing synonyms where necessary. In addition, it concisely notes the stylistic features and grammatical characteristics that must be paid attention to when using the word. This arrangement that takes into account all necessary aspects undoubtedly helps readers gain a comprehensive understanding of usage.