Oxford Beginner's English-Chinese Dictionary

Author: (English) Cao Liu Li Bei Da
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Publishing Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The Oxford Elementary Learner's Dictionary (Second Edition) is a practical English-Chinese dictionary essential for beginners of English. The purpose of compiling this dictionary is to help beginners build a solid foundation and understand and use English correctly. The dictionary selects 15,000 basic English words, providing important items such as correct spelling, pronunciation, meaning, part of speech, collocations, and usage examples. The Oxford Elementary Learner's Dictionary (Second Edition) was translated from the original English version, which was compiled with the input of many teachers and students. The English-Chinese bilingual version is particularly suitable for elementary English learners whose native language is Chinese. The book includes over 15,000 words, phrases, idioms, and more, with many new words. The features of the second edition are briefly described as follows:
(1) Accurate Definitions
The dictionary explains entries in simple language. To help users clearly understand the meaning of English words, some easily confused words are accompanied by illustrations or notes.
(2) Related Usage
The dictionary lists different forms of verbs and plural forms of nouns. Some entries also provide notes on grammar, different parts of speech (e.g., verbs, nouns, adjectives), and related usage.
(3) British and American Pronunciation
The original English version only included British English pronunciation, but the English-Chinese version adds American English pronunciation, making it more widely applicable.
(4) Practical Examples
The book includes thousands of clear examples that explain the meaning and practical usage of entries, helping learners understand and apply them.
(5) Beautiful Illustrations
The edition features 32 pages of colorful illustrations. The content is rich, serving two purposes: first, to demonstrate correct usage, such as word collocations, letter writing, phone conversations, and preposition usage; second, to introduce everyday vocabulary, such as clothing, transportation, animals, plants, and musical instruments, making it easy to understand. It is suitable for beginners in English learning, with translations that are both profound and accessible, and examples that focus on practicality. The book includes 15,000 practical entries, over 550 illustrated words, and 32 pages of color spreads. The English definitions are standardized and easy to understand, helping users develop the ability to comprehend and use original English from the beginning, truly cultivating the skill of using an original English dictionary.