Longman Advanced English Dictionary

Author: Compiled by Pearson Education Limited, UK
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Dictionaries specifically designed for English learners from non-English-speaking countries are called "learner's dictionaries." The "Longman Advanced English Dictionary," which is deeply loved by Chinese readers, is exactly such a learner's dictionary. As a "high-level" dictionary, this book includes 60,000 to 80,000 entries. Such a vocabulary size makes it very convenient for readers, especially advanced English learners, to use. However, one of the main features of this book is that its definitions are limited to 2,000 common words, which greatly lowers the barrier to using the dictionary. Compared to other learner's dictionaries, this book has the following characteristics. First, definitions are simple and easy to understand. Unlike general English dictionaries, which emphasize precision, scientific rigor, and strictness in definitions, this book is tailored to the learning characteristics of non-native English speakers. The definitions are concise and clear, making it easier for users to learn while consulting. Second, the illustrations are rich and varied. The book includes numerous black-and-white illustrations, as well as a significant number of celebrity photos, and features 15 newly designed color illustrations. Third, it extensively includes professional terms. Breaking the tradition of British dictionaries not including professional vocabulary, it collects a wide range of specialized terms, making it convenient for readers to look them up. Fourth, it highlights word collocations. This book pays special attention to providing extensive information on word collocations, which are common problems for non-native English speakers, and emphasizes collocations in bold. In summary, this book has a clear format, a complete structure, rich vocabulary, accurate and concise definitions, and is a practical and helpful tool for English learners!
Dictionaries specifically designed for English learners from non-English-speaking countries are called "learner's dictionaries" (learner's dictionaries). The "Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English" (Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English), which is loved by Chinese English learners, is a learner's dictionary, and so is this "Longman Advanced American Dictionary" (Longman Advanced American Dictionary). The "Longman Advanced" inherits the basic format and all the advantages of the "Longman Contemporary" (3rd edition), but focuses on American English and extensively includes encyclopedic terms, making it essentially a sister edition of the "Longman Contemporary." The "Longman Advanced English Dictionary" has the following six features:
1. Simple and easy-to-understand definitions;
2. Rich and varied illustrations;
3. Extensive inclusion of proper nouns;
4. Transparent grammar codes;
5. for multiple meanings;
6. Highlighting word collocations.