Hainen English-Chinese Bilingual Dictionary

Author: (Australia) Heinemann, translated by Zhang Deyu
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The "Heinemann English-Chinese Dictionary" is an English learning tool designed primarily for intermediate to advanced English learners and professionals. It boasts numerous features, including carefully selected vocabulary, concise and clear definitions, typical and abundant examples, high practical value, strong sense of the times, innovative and unique design, and scientific and standardized layout.
1. Carefully Selected Vocabulary, Concise and Practical: The dictionary selects 13,500 of the most commonly used English words as entries, with an additional 500 newly emerging usages of core vocabulary. The selected vocabulary is highly targeted and very suitable for students with a high school English level or above. It is also highly beneficial for general readers in reading English newspapers, engaging in daily English conversations, preparing for various English exams, and conducting business negotiations. To ensure focus and save space, the dictionary only concisely lists synonyms and antonyms of related words, without detailed differentiation. Readers can distinguish subtle differences by referring to the definitions of related entries, thereby accurately mastering the English language.
2. Concise and Accurate Definitions: Definitions use the most commonly used 1,500 English words, are concise, easy to understand, and accurate. For polysemous words, the most common meanings or parts of speech, as well as newly emerging meanings, are listed first, followed by less common meanings. Another important feature of the dictionary is its use of the second-person perspective in definitions, making it feel like a friendly conversation with a close friend, providing a sense of closeness.