Talking About English Fashion New Words (Vocabulary Series)

Author: Shao Bin (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: New words develop alongside our changing society, offering fresh ways and choices for self-expression. Through English neologisms, we can grasp the trends and choices of the times, capturing the essence of the era. Conversely, failing to understand English neologisms means difficulty in accessing this ever-evolving modern society. The thousands of new words discussed in this book are those that dictionaries cannot teach you but that you must master before becoming a citizen of the global village. Written in an engaging style, the book explores the fashion culture and social phenomena behind new words, explaining their meanings and usage—setting it apart from typical new word dictionaries. This approach is still a pioneering effort in China. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part introduces trendy new words, some organized by themes and others by word construction. The second part provides a review of the "Word of the Year" selected annually by British and American institutions.