Longman Common English Word Roots Dictionary (English-English. English-Chinese Bilingual Edition)

Author: (USA) Walker
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: The root is the earliest form of a word and the foundation of its construction. Most English roots originate from Latin and Greek, and their meanings have evolved through complex extensions, forming vast word families. This dictionary organizes derivative words based on commonly used roots in modern English, analyzing each word's root and other components. It enables you to learn and memorize word groups through understanding, significantly improving your English proficiency.
Key Features of This Dictionary:
- Includes 110 commonly used English roots, arranged in alphabetical order.
- Each root is accompanied by a list of derivative words, totaling nearly 2,000.
- Every derivative word is illustrated with example sentences and translations.
- Appendices list prefixes and suffixes in modern English derived from Latin and Greek, with example words.
- Appendices also include commonly used Latin abbreviations and phrases in modern English, as well as Latin and Greek plural forms, with example sentences and translations for reference.
- Each derivative word is marked with both K.K. phonetic symbols and IPA phonetic symbols, showing both American and British pronunciations.