Junior High School English Vocabulary Explanation - (New Curriculum Standards)

Author: Gao Ling
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Each entry in this dictionary not only provides conventional information such as pronunciation, part of speech, special inflectional and cultural notes, definitions, and example sentences but also features a dedicated "Notes" section to highlight its learning-oriented functionality. The "Notes" section focuses on the following aspects:
(1) Countable and uncountable nouns; the use or omission of articles; singular or plural forms.
(2) Transitive and intransitive verbs; applicable sentence patterns; tense and voice usage; collocations with prepositions and adverbs in terms of meaning and usage.
(3) Adjectives used as attributives or predicatives; prepositional or postpositional placement when used as attributives; sentence patterns when used as predicatives.
(4) Some idiomatic expressions.
(5) Subject-verb agreement, ellipsis, and inversion.
(6) Differences between synonyms and near-synonyms.
(7) Differences between British and American English. These are aspects less commonly covered in general dictionaries. The comprehensive, precise, and detailed explanations of the above content for each entry undoubtedly help readers grasp the usage of English vocabulary at its core, enabling them to approach practical applications and exams with confidence and ease.
This dictionary is rich in example sentences, some of which serve to illustrate and deepen the meaning of the words, while the majority are used to demonstrate usage. The examples are carefully selected to be concise and precise, arranged separately from the usage notes, allowing readers to look up examples based on usage or infer usage from examples. This bidirectional organization provides ample space for reflection, making the learning process more flexible and proactive.