Longman Contemporary English Dictionary (English-English. English-Chinese Bilingual Edition)_New Edition

Author: Summers
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Contains 80,000 entries, breaking traditional word limits by adding over 15,000 terms related to politics, history, geography, science, art, and culture, combining the functions of an English learning dictionary and an encyclopedia—globally innovative. Special inclusion of 2,000 new words from the 21st century to meet contemporary needs. 400 Cultural Notes, explaining important culturally related vocabulary. 400 Usage notes, providing detailed explanations of subtle differences and correct usage between words. 11 cultural features introducing Western culture. 20 full-color insert pages. 20 pages of Language Notes, introducing pragmatic knowledge. Multi-page appendices to help build a solid language foundation. Covers both British and American English. Dual-color printing, eye-catching layout.