Longman Contemporary English Dictionary (English-English. English-Chinese Bilingual) (Large Print)

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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Contains over 80,000 entries, breaking traditional word limits by adding more than 15,000 terms related to politics, history, geography, science, art, and culture, combining the functions of an English learning dictionary and an encyclopedia—globally pioneering. Includes 2,000 newly added words from the 21st century to meet modern needs. 400 Cultural Notes explain important culturally related vocabulary. 400 Usage notes provide detailed explanations of subtle differences and correct usage between words. 11 Features introduce Western culture. 20 full-color insert pages. 20 pages of Language Notes covering pragmatics. Multi-page appendices help build a solid language foundation. Covers both British and American English. Dual-color printing with eye-catching layout.