Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (English-English. English-Chinese Dual Explanation) (English-English. English-Chinese Dual Explanation)

Author: Zhu Yuan
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Publish Date: 1998-08-01
Features:
This dictionary features: Nearly 60,000 words and phrases, with equal emphasis on American and British English, primarily focusing on contemporary English; Additionally, it includes about 3,000 newly emerged words in recent years, most of which are not found in other similar dictionaries. It provides 20 unique language tips, explaining appropriate usage of English in practical communication from the perspective of pragmatics. The 83,000 English definitions are written using only 2,000 of the most common basic English words, making the text easy to understand.
This dictionary aims to introduce high-level English learners and teachers to the core vocabulary of contemporary international English, as well as provide appropriate and accurate information about these words, particularly regarding the two major varieties of English—American and British English. The book includes approximately 56,000 words and phrases, covering scientific and technical terms, business and computer terminology, literary language, as well as formal and informal language and idioms. However, Longman Advanced English Dictionary is not just a tool for students to look up unfamiliar words and their meanings; it is also a treasure trove of lexical information, offering accurate details about word formation, collocations, style, context, and more. These resources help students use vocabulary correctly in both spoken and written English after fully understanding the words.